Medical Director, Gastroenterology

Parexel • Southport, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Parexel is seeking an exceptional Medical Director with specialized expertise in Gastroenterology to join our Medical Sciences team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician looking to leverage their clinical expertise in the dynamic field of clinical drug development. As a medical expert and strategic partner, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing therapeutic innovations while building meaningful relationships with pharmaceutical sponsors and contributing to life-changing treatments for patients worldwide.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree with clinical practice experience
• Active or prior medical licensure, or equivalent comparable clinical training
• Strong understanding of clinical medicine and patient care principles
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal medical communication
• Client-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal abilities
• Superior time management and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Collaborative approach and comfort working in matrix teams
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

• Past experience as a Physician in Industry or as a Clinical Trial Investigator
• Experience with medical monitoring and clinical trial design/execution
• Knowledge of drug safety and pharmacovigilance processes

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Excellence in Clinical Trials
• Serve as Medical Monitor for gastroenterology studies, ensuring scientific integrity and patient safety
• Provide expert medical oversight throughout the clinical trial lifecycle—from protocol development through study completion
• Review and approve critical study documents including protocols, Medical Monitoring Plans, safety reports, and Informed Consent Forms
• Conduct real-time medical data review, evaluate protocol deviations, and ensure medical accuracy across all study deliverables
• Drive Client Success & Relationships
• Build and maintain consultative relationships with pharmaceutical sponsors
• Deliver medical expertise during client meetings, bid pursuits, and proposal development
• Provide therapeutic area training to study teams and site personnel
• Respond to complex medical and protocol-related questions from sites and study teams
• Shape Drug Development Strategy
• Participate in early engagement activities and feasibility assessments
• Contribute medical insights to protocol design and drug development programs
• Support pharmacovigilance activities including medical review of serious adverse events
• Provide risk assessments for clinical trial sponsorship
• Collaborate & Innovate
• Work in a dynamic matrix environment with cross-functional project teams
• Support business development initiatives with your gastroenterology expertise
• Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, publications, and training modules
• Participate in emergency medical contact rotations as needed

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to therapies that change patients' lives
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise across therapeutic areas and drug development phases
• Collaborative Culture: Work with world-class medical and scientific professionals
• Flexibility: Remote work arrangement with work-life balance
• Innovation: Access to cutting-edge clinical research and medical technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees