Senior Medical Director / Medical Director (Rheumatology)

We are looking for a Medical Director to join our Inflammation and Immunology (I&I) team. We are looking for a rheumatologist who has experience with clinical trials. In this role you will initiate and maintain medical and consultative relationships with clients, consult on early engagement and pre-award efforts and serve as a medical monitor for contracted projects. As a Medical Director you may take on leadership roles by participating in initiatives, mentoring junior MDs and/or, where appropriate, managing a team of physicians. The role can be based anywhere in Europe, home or office based. Key Responsibilities: Provide medical expertise to client across multiple channels and interactions such as: Consultancy on protocol development or drug development program Medical review of various documents, which might be audited by clients and regulatory agencies Participate in activities to raise, coordinate and promote Parexel medical expertise both internally and externally Provide medical expertise / leadership in Proposal Development Teams (PDTs) for client bid pursuit meetings Actively listen to, solicit and address client feedback and suggestions regarding medical study-related activities in order to enhance client satisfaction In line with business development objectives, meet and attend phone conferences with clients to communicate and detail Parexel medical expertise and experience in a therapeutic area or in an indication. Share sponsor insights and experiences (strategy, history, culture, priorities etc.) with peer and proposal teams Support patient centricity, diversity and inclusion in all projects Coach and mentor junior team members on effective collaboration with clients as appropriate Occasionally support colleagues in other therapeutic areas.QualificationsSkills and Experience required for the role:

Medically qualified with completion of at least a basic training in clinical medicine (residency, internship)

Experience in clinical medicine (general or specialist qualifications) with a specialty in Rheumatology

A background in clinical aspects of drug development, including all aspects of Medical Monitoring and study design/execution

Clinical practice experience

Good knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety, preferred

Experience in Pharmaceutical Medicine, preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact well with sponsor/client counterparts

Client-focused approach to work

Excellent verbal and written medical communication skills

Excellent standard of written and spoken English