Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Neurology

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. Provide medical oversight and serve as the assigned Medical Monitor for clinical research studies .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $134,500 - $267,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical monitoring and clinical research, with a strong focus on GCP compliance, safety processes, and effective communication. Capable of leading global trials and mentoring medical colleagues while ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Monitoring ExperienceGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Clinical DevelopmentSerious Adverse Event ManagementMedical Degree

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchSafety Data ReviewProtocol DevelopmentClinical Study ReportsTherapeutic Area Expertise

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsRegulatory ComplianceMedical OversightCross-Functional CollaborationSponsor Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical oversight and serve as the assigned Medical Monitor for clinical research studies
Lead global and pan-regional trials as a Global Lead Medical Monitor
Review and support the medical management of serious adverse events
Deliver protocol-specific and therapeutic area training to project teams
Contribute clinical and scientific expertise to study protocols, clinical development programs, research publications, and other medical deliverables
Support sponsor engagement and business development activities, including feasibility assessments, proposal development, and client meetings
Review and contribute to clinical study reports and other key study documentation
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction
Mentor and support the development of medical colleagues
Maintain expertise in therapeutic areas and industry developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Degree from an accredited institution of medical education
At least 2 years of medical monitoring experience within clinical research or a related industry
Strong knowledge of GCP, clinical development, safety processes, and applicable regulatory requirements
Experience reviewing safety data and supporting serious adverse event assessment and management
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and time management skills
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Proficiency in English
Valid passport and ability to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Transparent compensation and pay equity
Collaboration with global teams
Professional mentoring and development opportunities