Vice President, Medical Affairs - Endocrinology - U.S. Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global CRO is seeking a seasoned Medical Affairs professional to lead business development initiatives and enhance client relationships. This role involves driving new opportunities, supervising medical staff, and ensuring project success while fostering collaboration across teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values creativity and innovation, offering a supportive environment where professionals can thrive. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving lives through groundbreaking clinical research and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in clinical research and drug development as MD.
• Knowledge of Phase I-IV clinical research operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and client relationships.
• Support operational teams with effective sales strategies.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through project execution.

Skills

Sound Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What Medical Affairs does at Worldwide Clinical Trials

Medical Affairs plays a pivotal role throughout the entire life cycle of a clinical investigation, exerting its influence from the initial stages of Business Development to the final Regulatory Submissions. Within this multifaceted domain, the dedicated members of the Medical Affairs team provide essential support to the broader project team, contributing to the cultivation of the scientific and medical principles that define Worldwide's philosophy.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of Medical Affairs, as you work closely with other functional groups within the Worldwide organization. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage in the entire spectrum of clinical investigation activities, from initial database construction to the final delivery of project datasets.

What you will do

1. Drive development of new business via the Business Development (BD) team, including initiation/retention of relationships with current clients, potential clients, and development of new opportunities.
2. Participate in BD opportunities through capabilities presentation, proposal writing, bid defense participation and execution, and closing opportunities.
3. Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, therapeutic experts and clients to expand Worldwide’s portfolio.
4. Support existing TA-aligned operational teams, with core focus on developing comprehensive and effective strategies to maximize sales and repeat business.
5. Increase Worldwide Clinical Trials brand awareness by creating white papers/blogs and generating materials that showcase therapeutic and operational excellence.
6. Responsible for direct or indirect supervision and mentoring of all medical staff that function as Medical Monitors and medical experts, within the assigned therapeutic area.
7. Supervision of all medical services provided on projects with the assigned therapeutic area.
8. Provide support to KOL and DSMB meetings.
9. Support and participate in international conferences and tradeshows.
10. Ensures the highest level of client satisfaction through successful execution of projects.
11. Represents or delegates appropriate Medical Affairs functional representative to collaborate with other functions in all applicable corporate initiatives.
12. Implement Medical Monitoring initiatives within the company including new technology to facilitate medical oversight of projects.
13. Provide therapeutic training for internal and client staff, as appropriate.

What you will bring to the role

1. Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions independently in complex situations.
2. Strong interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.
3. Strong leadership to manage a team of medical professionals.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information.

Your experience

1. Medical Doctor (MD) with 12 or more years of experience in clinical research and drug development.
2. Knowledge of all operational aspects of Phase I-IV clinical research and experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company and/or a CRO, preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain highly effective relationships with clients, sites, key opinion leaders, and external vendors.
4. Detail and service oriented with the ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.
5. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and further develop direct reports.
6. Highly ethical and medically oriented.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.