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Medical Director – Gastroenterologist

Iqvia
IQVIA
1+ years
Not Disclosed
Durham, United States
2 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Director – Gastroenterologist

Location: Remote (United States or Canada)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Home-Based / Remote
Experience Required: Minimum 1+ Year of Clinical Trials Experience in Pharma, CRO, or Biotech Industry
Industry: Clinical Research / Gastroenterology / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and board-certified Medical Director – Gastroenterologist to provide medical, scientific, and clinical advisory expertise across global clinical research projects and therapeutic programs. The selected candidate will serve as a key medical expert supporting clinical trial delivery, medical monitoring, protocol review, scientific strategy, and business development activities within gastroenterology-focused studies.

This role is ideal for Gastroenterologists with strong expertise in clinical research, patient safety oversight, medical monitoring, and therapeutic area leadership within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Oversight

  • Serve as:
    • Global Medical Advisor
    • Regional Medical Advisor
    • Scientific Medical Expert
      for assigned clinical trials and research programs.
  • Provide medical support for:
    • Protocol clarifications
    • Patient eligibility reviews
    • Inclusion/exclusion assessments
    • Patient safety concerns
    • Clinical trial issue resolution
  • Review and assess:
    • Adverse Events (AEs)
    • Safety data
    • Clinical trial medical queries
    • Protocol deviations
  • Ensure scientific accuracy and patient safety throughout the clinical study lifecycle.

Scientific Advisory & Medical Expertise

  • Provide medical and scientific guidance to:
    • Project Leaders
    • Clinical Operations teams
    • Sponsors
    • Cross-functional stakeholders
  • Perform medical review of:
    • Clinical study protocols
    • Investigative Drug Brochures (IDB)
    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)
  • Support therapeutic area and indication training for project clinical teams.

Investigator & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Attend and present at:
    • Investigator Meetings
    • Client Meetings
    • Kick-Off Meetings
    • Weekly Clinical Discussions
  • Support investigative sites with urgent protocol-related medical concerns.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with:
    • Clinical investigators
    • Sponsors
    • CRO teams
    • Internal medical stakeholders

Medical Strategy & Business Development

  • Contribute to development of:
    • Medically sound delivery strategies
    • Clinical development plans
    • Business development initiatives
  • Support:
    • Bid defense meetings
    • Client presentations
    • Proposal development activities
  • Collaborate with sales and business development teams on strategic clinical opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Clinical Operations
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Biostatistics
    • Medical Affairs
    • Project Management teams
  • Provide expert medical insight throughout the project delivery lifecycle.

Travel Requirements

  • Approximately 5% regional and international travel may be required for:
    • Investigator meetings
    • Client discussions
    • Strategic business activities
    • Clinical project support

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Mandatory Qualification:

  • Medical Degree from an accredited medical institution:
    • MD
    • MBBS equivalent
    • Doctor of Medicine

Mandatory Certification

  • Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional expertise in:
    • Clinical Research
    • Medical Monitoring
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Clinical Development
    • Regulatory Affairs
  • Experience working with:
    • CROs
    • Pharmaceutical companies
    • Biotechnology organizations