Psychiatrist - Medical Director

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote-friendly policy

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a Medical Director in Psychiatry to lead medical, scientific, and strategic aspects of clinical trials in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role acts as internal medical expert, supporting study design, protocol development, and study reports.

Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility is available, with potential for fully remote based on experience. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D., specialization in Psychiatry.
• Must be eligible to obtain a medical license.
• Board certification preferred.
• Prior clinical trial research experience preferred.
• Pharmaceutical-related clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials.
• Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts.
• Manage safety issues in clinical trials and coordinate evaluation with colleagues.
• Participate in new business development through proposal and sponsor meetings.
• Coordinate with other departments across all study phases and review medical documents.
• Lead adherence to study protocols and related research policies.

Education

M.D., Psychiatry

Medical license eligibility

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Director in Psychiatry to join our dynamic team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Medical Director has overall responsibility for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for the successful planning, execution, and reporting of clinical trials. Additionally, this role acts as the Medpace internal medical expert and will serve as a medical resource for the review, presentation, and interpretation of results in the Clinical Study Report. The Medical Director will also be involved in the development of new clinical projects, including study design, protocol, and project plans as required. We are currently seeking Medical Directors in all Therapeutic Areas.

*All Medical Directors receive hybrid, work from-home flexibility. This role also has the ability to be fully remote-based with the right experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials;
• Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts;
• Manage safety issues in clinical trials and work closely with associates in evaluation and assessment of the trials;
• Participate in new business development through involvement in proposal and sponsor meetings as requested;
• Coordinate with other departments in all phases of the studies and trials including feasibility assessments, design processes, educational efforts, management of medical information, and reviewing and editing of medical documents;
• Follow specific research related protocol and lead others in strict adherence to the policies.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D., specialization in Psychiatry
• Must be eligible to obtain a medical license
• Board certification preferred
• Prior clinical trial research experience preferred
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research is preferred.

Travel: up to 20% at times

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• • Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• • Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
  • Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• • Office based environment with on-site mentors
  • Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
  • Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• • Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
  • Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
  • Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• • A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
  • Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
  • Free on-site parking
  • Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities