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.