Medical Director- Neurology

Medical Director – Neurology - IQVIA

Job Overview

The Associate Medical Director / Medical Director will provide medical, clinical, and scientific advisory expertise across IQVIA divisions. Involved in all aspects of Medical Science for assigned trials, serving as a medical expert throughout the project lifecycle, and contributing therapeutic and medical expertise to business development.

Medical Monitoring

• Primarily serves as Global or Regional Medical Advisor on assigned projects.
• Serves as Scientific Advisor and provides guidance to Project Leaders on medical and scientific aspects.
• Provides medical support to investigative sites and project staff for protocol-related issues including clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations, safety, and eligibility.
• Performs medical reviews of protocols, Investigative Drug Brochures (IDB), and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Provides therapeutic area/indication training for the project clinical team.
• Attends and presents at Investigator Meetings.
• Reviews and clarifies trial-related Adverse Events (AEs).
• May review medical case details of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance.
• May support analysis of Similar Events (AOSE) and adverse event coding.
• Reviews Clinical Study Reports (CSR) and patient narratives.
• Attends Kick‑Off meetings, weekly team meetings, and client meetings as needed.
• Available 24/7 to respond to urgent protocol‑related questions from investigative sites, in accordance with local labor laws.

Medical Strategy

• Provides expert advice in developing medically sound delivery strategies for studies of varying complexity and scale.
• Responsible for development of medically related aspects of client proposals, including budgets for medical monitoring.
• Provides medical and scientific advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals, reviewing protocols for scientific/regulatory soundness and feasibility, identifying target site and investigator profiles, recruitment projections, standard of care, and competitive landscape.
• Attends and presents at bid defense meetings as required.
• Participates in strategic business development activities, including presentations to prospective clients.
• Maintains awareness of industry developments and may author related publications.
• Requires periodic regional and international travel.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited, internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to general medical education, plus a minimum of five years’ experience in clinical medicine.
• Specialty board certification in Neurology.
• At least two years of clinical trials experience as an investigator or medical/clinical expert in the Pharma, CRO, or Biotech industry (preferred).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, managers, and clients.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including good command of English (written and spoken).
• Robust and current knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and competitive landscape in the applicable therapeutic area.
• Proven skills in providing consultation and advice on multiple assignments, with initiative and flexibility.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

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