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Parexel is looking for a Medical Director with a very strong background in Ophthalmology to join our Global Medical Sciences team. The role is remotely based in Canada. The Medical Director is a medical expert with specialized therapeutic expertise and some experience across indications, clients and drug development.
Job Responsibility:
Initiate and maintain medical and consultative relationships with clients
Consult on early engagement and pre-award efforts
Serve as a medical monitor for contracted projects
May take on leadership roles by participating in initiatives, mentoring junior MDs and/or, where appropriate, managing a team of physicians
Independently deliver all medical support required for successful delivery of the projects according to contracted agreement with the sponsor
Provide medical expertise / leadership in Proposal Development Teams (PDTs) for client bid pursuit meetings
Requirements:
Board certified in Ophthalmology
Experience as a Physician in Industry or as a clinical trial investigator is required
Medically qualified in an acknowledged medical school with completion of at least basic training in clinical medicine (residency, internship)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Client-focused approach to work
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal and written medical communication skills
Excellent standard of written and spoken English
A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
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
The ability to travel 15% domestically or internationally is required
Nice to have:
Previous CRO experience is strongly preferred
A background in clinical aspects of drug development, including all aspects of Medical Monitoring and study design/execution, preferred
Good knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety, preferred
Experience in Pharmaceutical Medicine, preferred
Experience leading, mentoring and managing individuals/ a team, preferred