Pulmonologist - Medical Director

Medpace; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from home

Health benefits

PTO & retirement

Job summary

Medpace—London-based Pulmonologist (Medical Director) role requiring strategic medical leadership for global clinical trials. The position acts as an internal medical expert for study design, execution, and reporting, including protocol development and project planning.

Hybrid work-from-home flexibility is available. The Medical Director will guide trial design, supervise safety assessments, and contribute to study reports and regulatory documents while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. degree or equivalent; board certification and current medical licensure are preferred.
• Prior clinical trial research experience preferred.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research is 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 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.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical trials

Regulatory knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

MD degree

Board certification preferred

Job description

Pulmonologist - Medical Director

2026-10-19T00:00:00

London

Greater London

GB

EC2V 8

Any

Medpace

2026-11-17T10:00:19.607

Job Summary

We are seeking a Pulmonologist - Medical Director to join our dynamic team. The Medical Director will have 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.

All Medical Directors have hybrid work from home flexibility.

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. degree or equivalent. Board certification and current medical licensure are preferred;
• Prior clinical trial research experience preferred;
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research is preferred.
• Travel: up to 20%

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 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

Please note benefits may vary based on country.

Job Summary Category

Physicians & Medical Directors

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.