Therapeutic Area Medical Director

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths

Company-sponsored employee recognition

Employee health and wellness

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a Therapeutic Area Medical Director to provide medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for global clinical trials. The role includes study design input, safety oversight, and collaboration with sponsor teams to deliver high-quality clinical study reports.

The ideal candidate holds an MD with board certification and extensive experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research, and is comfortable with hybrid working arrangements in the UK.

Qualifications

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

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 trial experience

Education

MD degree

Board certification

Medical licensure

Job description

Therapeutic Area Medical Director

We are seeking several Medical Directors 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.

We are currently seeking Medical Directors in the following Therapeutic Areas:

• Psychiatry
• Rare Disease / Pediatrics
• Neurology
• Oncology (solid tumor)
• Hematology
• Hepatology
• Dermatology
• Metabolic / Endocrinology
• Pulmonology

All Medical Directors have hybrid WFH 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;
• Must have prior clinical trial research experience; and
• 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). We provide 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 its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we've done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.