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Associate Medical Director- Psychiatry

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Associate Medical Director – Psychiatry | Sofia, Bulgaria

Employer: IQVIA | Work Mode: On-site

Job Summary:

IQVIA is seeking a highly experienced Associate Medical Director specializing in Psychiatry to join its clinical development team in Sofia, Bulgaria. In this strategic role, you will provide end-to-end medical leadership for global clinical trials, offering scientific and therapeutic guidance from protocol development through study close-out. Your expertise will shape the success of psychiatric drug development programs while contributing to regulatory compliance, patient safety, and scientific excellence.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Global Medical Advisor on psychiatric trials and clinical programs

  • Provide protocol clarification, site guidance, and eligibility assessment

  • Review trial protocols, IDBs, CRFs, and clinical study reports (CSRs)

  • Deliver therapeutic area training to internal project teams

  • Participate in Investigator Meetings and sponsor presentations

  • Conduct and clarify adverse event and SAE case reviews

  • Collaborate with pharmacovigilance on AE coding and AOSE analyses

  • Support regulatory submissions through robust clinical oversight

  • Participate in business development and client-facing medical advisory activities

  • Remain available for 24/7 protocol-related support during study execution


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • MD or equivalent medical degree with valid license in practicing country

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical medical experience

  • At least 4 years of experience in clinical trials or industry (CRO, pharma, or biotech)

  • Specialty board certification in Psychiatry (mandatory)

  • Strong knowledge of global clinical trial regulations (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA)

  • Demonstrated expertise in psychiatric therapeutic area landscape

  • Experience in medical monitoring, SAE review, protocol development

  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation (not specified)

  • Access to international studies and global scientific community

  • Leadership opportunities across global psychiatric development programs

  • Professional growth in one of the world’s top CROs

  • Collaborative work environment with medical, regulatory, and operational teams

  • Opportunity to influence global patient outcomes in mental health


Company Description:

IQVIA is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, offering cutting-edge solutions in drug development, real-world evidence, and data analytics. Operating across 100+ countries, IQVIA empowers life sciences companies to improve healthcare through technology, science, and people-driven insights.


Work Mode:

On-site – Sofia, Bulgaria


Call to Action:

Ready to elevate your career in global psychiatry clinical research? Apply now to join IQVIA as an Associate Medical Director and be part of transforming mental health outcomes worldwide.