Meet Jaeyeon, a Regulatory & Access Consultant

What attracted you to join Parexel Korea?

I was drawn to Parexel Korea by the opportunity to work in a global environment and gain experience across diverse projects while developing my expertise in regulatory and access strategies. Since joining, I have worked across multiple therapeutic areas and projects, which has allowed me to continuously grow and expand my perspective.

One of the most meaningful aspects of my work has been knowing that I contribute to improving patient access to treatments. These experiences have helped me recognize the real impact of my work, while gradually strengthening my ability to manage projects independently and think more strategically as a regulatory professional.

 

What are the main areas of responsibility for an RA role?

The role of an RA Consultant is highly diverse and dynamic.

In my role, I independently manage clinical trial submission and approval activities. As a Regulatory Lead, I collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple countries, supporting and coordinating submission processes to ensure clinical trials are approved within planned timelines.

In addition, I am involved in regulatory strategy development and consulting, as well as supporting activities across the entire product lifecycle. This allows me to gain broad experience across different projects and therapeutic areas.

While the work may appear structured from the outside, each project involves unique regulatory requirements and environments. This creates continuous challenges and makes the role both engaging and meaningful.

 

The regulatory landscape has continuously evolved, especially in Asia-Pacific markets. How have you adapted to these changes?

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve rapidly, continuous learning and adaptability are essential. I stay up to date by reviewing the latest guidelines and policy changes, and by applying this knowledge through hands-on project experience.

Within the team, regulatory updates are actively shared and discussed, helping us deepen our understanding of new requirements. We also gain valuable insights through global sessions and internal communications, while leveraging well-organized internal resources to ensure accuracy in our work.

 

Beyond regulatory expertise, what other skills or competencies have you developed as an RA?

Through my work, I have developed not only regulatory expertise but also key skills such as project management, communication, and problem-solving.

Working with diverse stakeholders has strengthened my ability to communicate clearly and align different perspectives, while adapting effectively to varying project requirements.

Parexel has provided valuable opportunities to further build these skills through diverse project experiences and global collaboration, supporting my continuous growth as a regulatory professional.

 

What would you like to say to potential RA candidates in the Asia-Pacific region who are considering a career with Parexel?

While the RA role may appear structured, it is in fact a highly dynamic field shaped by evolving regulations and diverse project experiences.

Through collaboration with various stakeholders, you can develop strong communication skills while continuously learning through hands-on experience.

Most importantly, the role is meaningful in that it contributes to improving patient access to innovative treatments.

The work environment and company culture at Parexel Korea

Parexel Korea offers a highly collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged and teamwork is highly valued.

In addition to strong collaboration, the company places great importance on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. There is a high degree of flexibility in how we manage our time, including easy access to taking leave and the ability to adjust work schedules based on personal needs with support from managers. The core-time-based working system also allows us to use our time more efficiently, making it easier to balance both professional and personal responsibilities.

Working with global teams provides opportunities to learn from diverse perspectives and broaden our understanding of different regulatory environments. Overall, the supportive and flexible work culture enables both personal well-being and professional growth.