Senior/Medical Director, Endocrinology

Parexel’s endocrinology and metabolism expertise covers the spectrum from small studies of rare metabolic diseases to Type 2 diabetes mega-trials enrolling thousands.  Our team includes board-certified adult and pediatric endocrinologists, and the team is expanding in the US!

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior/Medical Director, Endocrinology to join our exceptionally talented and patient focused General Medicine team.

The Senior/Medical Director, Endocrinology is a recognized medical expert and leader with both specialized therapeutic expertise and broad experience across indications, clients, and drug development. They initiate and maintains medical and consultative relationships with clients, consult on early engagement and pre-award efforts and serve as a medical monitor for contracted projects. The Senior Medical Director, Endocrinology may represent Global Medical Services (GMS) on cross-functional initiatives, lead initiatives within GMS, and manages a small team of physicians.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Execution – Medical Monitoring Delivery and PV Support

• Client Relationship Building and Engagement

• Medical Expertise

• Business Development

• Department and Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Skills / Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in clinical research with a specialty in endocrinology, which is expected to be kept up to date

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

• Excellent knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety

• Clinical practice experience

• Experience working for a CRO highly desirable, or experience working for pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies

• Level of expertise is recognized internally and by others in the industry

• Client-focused approach to work

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact well with sponsor/client counterparts, internal colleagues and to manage and mentor staff

• Excellent verbal and written medical and business communication skills

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English

• Excellent problem solving, risk assessment and decision-making skills at the department and enterprise level with the ability to analyze business needs and act decisively

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

• Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork

Education:

• US Board certified in Endocrinology with extensive clinical experience treating adult patients with obesity and/or diabetes is highly preferred. Osteoporosis experience is a plus!

• Experience as a Physician in Industry or as a clinical trial investigator is highly preferred; however, consideration will be given to exceptional candidates with an interest in transitioning to Industry. (Experience will determine Medical Director or Senior Medical Director level)

• Medically qualified in an acknowledged medical school with completion of at least a basic training in clinical medicine (residency, internship)

Due to the global nature of our team and our clients, candidates in the EST and CST of the US are strongly preferred; however, consideration will be given to exceptional candidates in the MST and PST. 

Travel as required by the business.

EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.