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Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree of Medicine
  • Board certification (or equivalent) in Internal Medicine / Obstetrics / Gynaecology
  • Extensive (15 years plus) drug development experience in Women’s Health (Obstetrics / Gynaecology)
  • Good business acumen within the CRO and drug development environment or demonstrated appetite for client engagement

Responsibilities

  • Liaising with and identifying suitable Key Opinion Leaders via professional network or feasibility assessment
  • Providing scientific & medical support and guidance to the operational teams in all relevant aspects of Premier Research projects
  • Offering medical monitoring and/or drug safety support when appropriate and requested
  • Raising the profile and image of Premier Research within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industry

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Business Acumen
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Premier Research

  • Clinical Research (CRO)
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
Premier Research, a global clinical research, product development, and consulting company, is dedicated to helping innovators transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments. We offer strategic solutions across the entire development lifecycle, from pre-clinical through commercialization, specializing in smart study design and full-service clinical trial management. Leveraging technology and therapeutic expertise, we deliver clean, conclusive data with a focus on reducing development timelines, securing access to the right patients, and effectively navigating global regulations to ensure submission-ready results. As an organization that puts patients first, we pride ourselves on helping customers answer the unmet needs of patients across a broad range of medical conditions. Are you ready to make a real difference and help us transform this exciting industry? Follow our company page for more information about us and the work we do, and check out our current openings for your next career move!

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Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Executive Director, Medical Affairs to join our Medical Affairs team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

  • We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

  • Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

  • As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you’ll be doing:


  • Liaising with and identifying suitable Key Opinion Leader via professional network or feasibility assessment.  
  • Providing scientific & medical support and guidance to the operational teams in all relevant aspects of Premier Research projects.  
  • Offering medical monitoring and/or drug safety support when appropriate and requested. 
  • Reviewing Medical/Scientific Data as requested from Premier Departments e.g. CTM, Biometrics.    
  • Offering both general and therapeutic training, including preparation of training materials.  
  • Providing expert input on RFP/RFI, including (but not limited to) therapeutic overview, executive summary, patient recruitment, strategy and protocol considerations and study execution strategy as needed.  
  • Attending client meetings in conjunction with specific proposals or general capabilities presentations as needed.  
  • Leveraging strategic collaborations with clients to expand the relationship and the services offered by Premier Research.  
  • Raising the profile and image of Premier Research within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industry by representing the company in scientific/industry meetings, present and chairing panel presentations, contributing to the publications on peer-reviewed scientific and industry journals.  

What we are searching for:


  • Degree of Medicine 
  • Board certification (or equivalent) in Internal Medicine / Obstetrics / Gynaecology 
  • Clinical / Clinical Research experience is an advantage; however, we will also consider those working in academia within the area of Women’s Health (Obstetrics / Gynaecology) 
  • Prior / current CRO work experience, a benefit
  • Extensive (15 years plus) drug development experience in Women’s Health (Obstetrics / Gynaecology) 
  • Good business acumen within the CRO and drug development environment or, for those with work experience only gained in academia, should be able to demonstrate an appetite for client engagement and fostering positive client interactions.

Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $233,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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