Parexel Work From Home Medical Writing Opportunities | Document Specialist

Life sciences graduates hiring for Document Specialist I roles at Parexel. Multiple positions, full-time remote across India.

Parexel is hiring Document Specialist I professionals to support global clinical research and regulatory publishing operations. This role is well-suited for candidates with a background in life sciences, clinical documentation, or document publishing who want to work remotely on high-impact clinical trial deliverables. As a Document Specialist I, you will contribute directly to the preparation of submission-ready clinical documents that support regulatory approvals and patient-focused research worldwide.

Company Overview

Parexel is a globally recognized clinical research organization (CRO) delivering end-to-end clinical development solutions. From clinical trials and regulatory affairs to consulting and market access, Parexel partners with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to advance therapies that improve patient lives.

The organization operates with a strong purpose-driven culture, where quality, compliance, and patient impact are central to every role. Parexel’s global presence, robust SOP frameworks, and regulatory expertise make it a trusted name in clinical research and regulatory publishing, offering strong credibility for professionals building long-term careers in life sciences.

Job Role & Responsibilities

The Document Specialist I role focuses on compilation, publishing, quality control, and project coordination of clinical and regulatory documents. This position requires precision, strong technical document skills, and an understanding of regulatory submission standards.

Compilation & Publishing

• Compile appendices for clinical study reports in compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Work closely with project leads, medical writers, and clinical teams to ensure documentation completeness and accuracy
• Apply knowledge of global regulatory submission formats, industry standards, and publishing best practices
• Use departmental publishing software to produce electronic deliverables with accurate navigability features and intra-document hyperlinking
• Perform advanced MS Word formatting of clinical documents as per SOP, client, and regulatory guidelines
• Insert tables, figures, and structured content as required
• Coordinate production and distribution of draft and final documents to internal teams and clients
• Track and organize delivery of all document deliverables

Quality Control

• Ensure all documents are complete, accurate, and submission-ready prior to internal or client distribution
• Verify compliance with regulatory guidelines, departmental SOPs, corporate standards, and client style requirements
• Under supervision, review draft and final documents prepared by other document specialists before release

Document Project Management

• Act as a document specialist contact for assigned compilation and publishing projects under departmental supervision
• Support timeline planning, delivery negotiations, and resolution of document-related issues
• Represent the document specialist function on assigned projects
• Participate in study team meetings to align expectations, timelines, and publishing requirements
• Advance documents through review, approval, and final distribution stages according to Parexel or client SOPs
• Collect and assemble documentation for project files and client deliverables
• Support appropriate filing and archiving of project documentation

Training & Compliance

• Complete mandatory corporate, departmental, and project-specific training
• Support training and mentoring of new document specialist team members when required
• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal systems, workload trackers, and procedural requirements

General Responsibilities

• Attend departmental and company meetings as required
• Provide administrative or operational support when requested
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and collaboration

Eligibility / Qualifications

Educational Background

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Primary degree in health-related sciences with significant experience in document processing or publishing
• Degree in computer science, information technology, or related technical discipline with relevant publishing experience

Relevant courses include: BSc Life Sciences, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Microbiology, BSc Chemistry, BPharmacy, MPharmacy, MSc Life Sciences, MSc Clinical Research, MSc Regulatory Affairs, Computer Science, Information Technology

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client-focused mindset and professional judgment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in matrix and cross-functional team environments
• Advanced MS Word and MS Office skills, including template formatting, tables, figures, and quality checks
• Advanced Adobe Acrobat and PDF processing skills
• Proficiency in document management systems and publishing software
• Strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and medical terminology
• Advanced keyboarding and document processing speed

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in word processing and publishing software
• Ability to process approximately 15–17 pages per hour of formatting and post-PDF work
• Experience handling multiple clinical documents of varying complexity
• Prior exposure to clinical trial submission dossiers, clinical study reports, or regulatory documents is preferred

Location & Salary

• Job Locations: Remote across India (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh)
• Work Mode: Full-time, Remote
• Employment Type: Permanent

Salary details are not disclosed by the employer. Compensation is expected to be competitive and aligned with CRO and clinical research industry standards.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply through the official Parexel careers portal using the link below:

Apply Here: https://jobs.parexel.com/job/Document-Specialist-I/R0000037893

Applicants should ensure their resumes clearly highlight clinical document publishing experience, regulatory exposure, and technical documentation skills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can apply for the Document Specialist I role?

Life sciences graduates, clinical documentation professionals, and candidates with strong document publishing experience are eligible.

Is this role suitable for pharmacy and clinical research graduates?

Yes. Pharmacy, clinical research, biotechnology, and life sciences graduates with document processing experience are well suited.

Is the job fully remote?

Yes. This is a full-time remote role with multiple location bases across India.

What software skills are required?

Advanced MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with document management and publishing systems are required.

Does this role support regulatory submissions?

Yes. The role directly supports submission-ready clinical and regulatory documentation.

Vertical Summary Table

Company	Parexel
Vacancies	Document Specialist I (Multiple Positions)
Required Education	Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, Computer Science, Information Technology
Experience	Clinical document publishing and regulatory documentation experience

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