Medical Director – Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Act as the Global Clinical Lead and medical monitor for one or multiple studies, including involvement in clinical subteams.

• Directly contribute to the creation of protocols, clinical study reports, study documentation, regulatory submissions, and external publications.

• Analyze clinical trial data and provide medical monitoring for clinical trials.

• Engage with senior management concerning data presentations, trial updates, and issues related to execution or strategic development.

• Contribute to the clinical development strategy and prioritize indications effectively.

• Oversee and synchronize the operational elements of ongoing projects with clinical operations to ensure they meet time, cost, and quality standards.

• Ensure that Clinical Development SOPs facilitate effective clinical research programs and adhere to clinical, medical, and industry regulations.

• Review and assist with regulatory documents and interactions as required.

• Take part in eligibility form reviews, protocol deviation teams, cross-functional safety review teams, study teams, and clinical subteams.

• Initiate and sustain medical and consultative relationships with clients, offering advice on early engagement and pre-award activities.

• Engage in initiatives, mentor junior medical directors, and where suitable, lead a team of physicians.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD degree is mandatory.

• Completion of residency training in psychiatry is required.

• Significant experience in drug development within psychiatry, specifically in Phase 1–3 clinical development.

• Proficiency in indications such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major depressive disorder.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a clinical development position, such as Medical Director or Senior Medical Director.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including experience in presenting to senior management and external stakeholders.

• Capability to navigate complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed work environment.

• Strong leadership qualities and collaborative interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks effectively, and adhere to expected timelines.

• Competence to conduct thorough reviews of medical and trial-related documents promptly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.