Sr. Medical Director, Rheumatology - US Remote

As a key medical leader, you'll drive clinical strategy, provide expert medical oversight, and collaborate directly with sponsors on programs spanning early development through global registration studies.

The (Senior) Medical Director will serve as a key medical representative in client interactions, business-development discussions, and proposal presentations, foster relationships with global clinical operations teams, and provide leadership as the Leading Physician for Phase I-IV clinical trials.

What You Will Do

• High level Medical TA and Clinical Trial Subject Matter Expertise (SME) contributions (may be Regional or Global).
• SME cross-functional, scientific & technical contributions and interactions with Clients Medical teams, Project teams, Key Opinion Leaders and at Principal Investigator/Site levels.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to support business development - shaping clinical/medical strategy for proposals, bid defences, and client discussions.
• Provide oversight of medical monitoring activities to ensure timelines and quality of medical deliverables and assigns physician resources as required.
• According to the scope of work, may serve as Global Lead, Regional or Program Project Physician across multiple indications.
• Provide subject matter and drug development expertise and be a key contributor to the medical strategy and execution of the study/program for the client.
• Provide input, review and revision of protocols, case report forms, training materials, project specific tools, analysis plans design, clinical trial reports and new drug applications.
• Prepare materials for and actively participate in investigator meetings and assist at site initiation visits.
• Provide medical/scientific expertise to project team.

Qualifications

• MD Degree
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Specialization in Rheumatology and broader therapeutic experience in autoimmune diseases (AID)
• Preferred: Specific expertise in cell and gene therapy in autoimmune diseases (AID)
• 3+ years of substantial knowledge of drug development and extensive clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry (or as a clinical trial investigator)
• Preferred: Industry experience inclusive of clinical trials medical monitoring experience or other relevant clinical development/trial experience at a CRO, pharmaceutical company, regulatory agency
• Strong scientific communication and client-facing capabilities, including presenting scientific expertise, supporting proposals, and strengthening external partnerships
• English language skills: Full professional proficiency

Work Environment

• Remote position based in USA
• Occasional national and international travel required, including attendance at sponsor meetings, investigator meetings, and relevant scientific or industry conferences.