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Medical Director - Gastroenterology Specialty
Location: Remote - United States / Travel: 15-20%
About This Opportunity
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.
What You'll Do
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
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Experience
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
Essential Skills
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
Why Parexel?
At Parexel, you'll join a global leader in clinical research with a mission to improve global health. We offer:
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
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a gastroenterology specialist passionate about advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes through clinical research, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of drug development.
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry. Leveraging deep local knowledge and a global breadth of clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our 24,000+ professionals worldwide work in partnership with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind — broadening access and making clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our proven track record spans 40+ years and drives us forward, advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas while harnessing innovation to drive efficiencies across every phase of the clinical development process. Our insights-driven approach, proven delivery and trusted execution are accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients — With Heart.™ We continue to earn recognition industrywide, including the 2025 Scrip Award for “Best Contract Research Organization – Full-Service Provider,” 2024 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for "Innovative Approaches to Patient-Centric Research" and the 2024 and 2023 Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Eagle Award.
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