Parexel

Medical Director/Senior Medical Director - Neurology or Psychiatry

Serbia · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerParexel
LocationSerbia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted1 Sep 2026

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director (MD) or Senior Medical Director (SMD) to join our team in select EMEA locations working remotely. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced medical monitor, ideally from another CRO, with a background as a certified Neurologist or Psychiatrist, to drive medical excellence across our clinical research projects.

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As a Medical Director, you will be a trusted medical expert with specialized knowledge in your therapeutic area and experience across multiple indications, clients, and drug development phases. You will initiate and maintain strong medical and consultative relationships with clients, provide expert guidance on early engagement and pre-award opportunities, and serve as a medical monitor for contracted projects. Where appropriate, you may take on leadership roles by participating in strategic initiatives, mentoring junior physicians, and managing a team of medical professionals.

Key Accountabilities

Project Execution: Medical Monitoring Delivery & Pharmacovigilance Support

Independently deliver all medical support required for successful project delivery according to contracted agreements with sponsors, fulfilling all assigned tasks and timelines

Actively participate in study planning with feasibility leaders and solution consultants

Participate in team project meetings and investigator meetings

Provide training to study teams on therapeutic area indication and protocol (excluding direct medical advice on patient care or management)

Participate in the development and review of study documents including clinical protocols, Medical Monitoring Plans, integrated clinical and statistical summary reports, safety plans, and Informed Consent Forms

Deliver medical monitoring activities according to Medical Monitoring Plans during study conduct

Provide medical leadership to projects in close coordination with the Project Leader, serving as either Global Lead Physician or Regional Lead Physician as assigned

Provide medical input into pharmacovigilance workflows and participate in safety processing, including medical review of serious adverse events

Client Relationship Building & Engagement

Support business development efforts with medical expertise

Provide medical expertise to clients across multiple channels and interactions

Offer consultancy on protocol development and drug development programs

Conduct medical review of various documents that may be audited by clients and regulatory agencies

Required Qualifications & Experience

Medical qualification from an acknowledged medical school

Minimum 5+ years of clinical medicine and practice experience

Qualified Psychiatrist or Neurologist, with up to date knowledge and expertise

Experience as a medical monitor, ideally from another CRO

Background in clinical aspects of drug development, including medical monitoring and study design/execution

Knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety; experience in Pharmaceutical Medicine; experience leading, mentoring, and managing individuals or teams

Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on diverse, innovative clinical research projects

Professional development and mentoring opportunities

Potential for leadership and team management roles

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative working environment with leading clinical research professionals

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