Medical Director, Gastroenterology

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.

EEO Disclaimer

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.