Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Rheumatology (US)

Worldwide Clinical TrialsResearch Triangle Park, North Carolinaonsite$175k–$348kView the original posting at Worldwide Clinical Trials ↗

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials , we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. Make an Impact as a Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Rheumatology at Worldwide As a Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs - Rheumatology, you will play a critical role in advancing clinical research by providing medical leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic oversight across rheumatology studies. Your work will help ensure the successful execution of clinical trials while supporting the development of therapies that have the potential to improve patient outcomes. Working closely with cross-functional teams and sponsors, you will serve as a key medical expert, guiding study conduct, contributing to protocol and clinical development strategy, and supporting safety oversight throughout the clinical research lifecycle. You'll also have the opportunity to influence business development activities, mentor colleagues, and drive scientific excellence across global research programs. Where You'll Work This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. What You'll Do Lead medical oversight of assigned rheumatology clinical trials as the Medical Monitor, ensuring scientific integrity and patient safety throughout study execution. Serve as Global Lead Medical Monitor for pan-regional and global studies, providing strategic medical guidance across international project teams. Collaborate with Medical & Safety colleagues to review and manage Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and support safety-related decision-making. Deliver therapeutic area and protocol-specific training to project teams, helping ensure consistent study execution and quality. Contribute medical expertise to clinical development programs, study protocols, clinical study reports, publications, and other scientific documents. Support business development activities through feasibility assessments, proposal development, sponsor interactions, and review of medical service deliverables. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive high levels of client satisfaction and successful project outcomes. Mentor and support medical colleagues while promoting a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, and continuous learning. Maintain current knowledge of rheumatology, clinical research practices, GCP requirements, and evolving industry and regulatory developments. What You'll Bring Medical Degree from an accredited institution of medical education. 6-8 years of experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry in a Medical Monitor, Study Physician, or similar medical leadership role. Demonstrated experience providing medical oversight for clinical trials and contributing to clinical development activities. Strong understanding of GCP guidelines, clinical development processes, and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience reviewing and managing safety information, including Serious Adverse Events (SAEs). Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills. Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and related business applications. Proficiency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Discover the Difference We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because

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