Medical Director, Psychiatrist

IQVIA

Any City, USRemotePosted 27 days ago$115,900 - $322,900/year

Full TimeSenior LevelMedical AffairsCRO

Summary

Primarily acts as global and regional Medical Advisor but may serve as back-up Medical Advisor on assigned projects. Provides medical support to investigative sites and project staff for protocol-related issues including protocol clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations, and issues of patient safety and/or eligibility.

Job description

Job Overview

Essential Functions

Primarily acts as back-up Medical Advisor but may serve as Regional Medical Advisor on assigned projects.
Provides medical support to investigative sites and project staff for protocol-related issues including protocol clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations, and issues of patient safety and/or eligibility.
May contribute to the medical review of the protocol, Investigative Drug Brochure (IDB) and/or Case Report Forms (CRFs).
May provide therapeutic area/indication training for the project clinical team.
Attends and may present at Investigator Meetings.
Performs review and clarification of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs).
May perform medical case review of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), including review of case documentation and patient narrative, in collaboration with the Pharmacovigilance department.
May provide medical support for the Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE), in collaboration with or on behalf of Pharmacovigilance department.
May perform medical review of adverse event coding.
Performs review of the Clinical Study Report (CSR) and patient narratives.
Attends Kick-Off meetings, weekly team meetings, and client meetings, as needed or requested.

Qualifications

Medical Degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to general medical education (mandatory).
Specialty Board certification in relevant specialty area preferred: Psychiatry (mandatory).
5-7 years of prior relevant experience supporting clinical trials, as Investigator, Sub-Investigator, or other related role in Pharma or CRO.
Current knowledge of medical, scientific and clinical landscape in applicable therapeutic area.
Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
Attention to details, flexibility and ability to provide advice on multiple assignments.
Current and valid country/state medical license or equivalent, from the country or region in which he/she resides and works.

Requirements

Medical Degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to general medical education (mandatory).
Specialty Board certification in Psychiatry (mandatory).
5-7 years of prior relevant experience supporting clinical trials, as Investigator, Sub-Investigator, or other related role in Pharma or CRO.
Current knowledge of medical, scientific and clinical landscape in applicable therapeutic area.
Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
Attention to details, flexibility and ability to provide advice on multiple assignments.
Current and valid country/state medical license or equivalent, from the country or region in which he/she resides and works.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses

Company overview

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates in over 100 countries with approximately 86,000 employees worldwide. IQVIA specializes in creating intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its proprietary IQVIA Connected Intelligence platform, which combines analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes clinical trial management, real-world evidence generation, commercial insights, and regulatory compliance services. IQVIA serves a diverse client base including pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, medical device firms, government agencies, and healthcare providers. With its Healthcare-grade AI capabilities and extensive global data assets, IQVIA accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments while improving healthcare outcomes for patients globally. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IQV.