Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Medically manage assigned clinical trials as Medical Monitor .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $348,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical monitoring and clinical trial management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, therapeutic knowledge, and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor medical staff and contribute to business development efforts through proposal generation and client interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Degree6-8 Years In CRO, Pharma, Or Biotech IndustryMedical MonitoringGCP KnowledgeSAE-Related Medical Review

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Hard Skills

Medical MonitoringClinical Trial ManagementTherapeutic KnowledgeProposal GenerationSAE-Related Medical ReviewRegulatory ComplianceStudy Protocol DevelopmentFinal Study Report ReviewClient-Focused White PapersElectronic Safety Database

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsExcellent Time Management SkillsExcellent Presentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelAccessElectronic Safety Database

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaBiotechGCPRegulatory RequirementsClinical DevelopmentSerious Adverse EventsMedical MonitorTherapeutic AdvancesMarketplace Developments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Medically manage assigned clinical trials as Medical Monitor
Serve as Global Lead Medical Monitor for pan-regional and/or global trials
Collaborate with Medical & Safety project team members to process Serious Adverse Events
Provide therapeutic and protocol-specific training to project teams
Contribute medical input to clinical development programs, study protocols, research papers, and client-focused white papers
Provide after-hours medical support for assigned projects
Support Business Development through proposal generation, feasibility assessments, proposal/contract review, and sponsor meetings
Review or assist with final study reports and other study documentation
Maintain competence in assigned projects, therapeutic advances, and marketplace developments
Interact with other functional areas to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction
Identify, document, and resolve out-of-scope work
Assist with departmental revenue targets and other senior-management-directed activities
Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
Mentor other medical staff and support department and company leadership
Maintain clinical and therapeutic acumen through scholarly programs and lectures
Perform SAE-related medical review in the electronic safety database
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Degree from an accredited institution of Medical Education
6-8 years in the CRO, Pharma or Biotech industry with the medical monitoring or study physician role
Valid passport and ability to travel if required
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)
Excellent spoken and written English skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Working knowledge of GCPs and regulatory requirements relating to clinical development and safety
Competence with SAE-related medical review in WORLDWIDE's electronic safety database

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Transparent compensation and pay equity
Opportunity to work in an inclusive and equitable workplace