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Senior Medical Director - Psychiatrist - Remote Based

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences 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

Job Title: Senior Medical Director – Psychiatrist (Remote-Based)

Location: USA – AR – Remote
Job ID: 25102573
Updated: October 14, 2025


Company Overview

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success by combining clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights.

  • Employees: 29,000 across 110 countries

  • Impact: Supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs, 95% of EMA-authorized products, and over 200 studies across 73,000 sites in the past 5 years

  • Culture: Inclusive “Total Self” culture encouraging authenticity, diversity, and belonging

Learn more: Syneos Health


Why Syneos Health

  • Career development, progression, and peer recognition

  • Technical and therapeutic area training

  • Total rewards program including bonuses, commissions, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave (state-dependent)

  • Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Company car or car allowance (where applicable)


Job Summary

The Senior Medical Director – Psychiatrist provides medical oversight for assigned clinical studies, ensuring subject safety and scientific integrity. This role includes therapeutic consultation, mentoring staff, and leading medical monitoring efforts.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Oversight & Study Management

  • Serve as primary medical contact for assigned clinical studies

  • Provide input for Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance

  • Design and review study protocols and amendments

  • Contribute to Study Start-Up, Feasibility, and Subject Identification

  • Review Informed Consent Templates and Subject-Facing Materials

Data & Safety Monitoring

  • Provide input on data collection tools, monitoring plans, and analysis plans

  • Review clinical data for trends, risks, and safety issues

  • Develop mitigation strategies to minimize risks to subjects or study integrity

  • Provide after-hours coverage as required

Training & Mentoring

  • Deliver project-specific and therapeutic training to internal teams and clinical sites

  • Mentor staff on treatment principles and research best practices

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Maintain knowledge of FDA, international regulations, and ICH GCP guidelines

  • Lead medical responses to RFPs, BDMs, and RFIs

  • Support development of clinical development plans and regulatory submissions

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Represent Syneos Health at scientific/industry meetings

  • Supervise and mentor Medical Scientists and Medical Directors

  • Perform line management duties as needed


Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD/DO) with specialization in Psychiatry

  • Extensive experience in clinical study oversight and pharmacovigilance

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and GCP guidelines

  • Leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

  • Experience in protocol design, study start-up, and medical monitoring


Additional Information

  • This posting represents a potential future opportunity; expressing interest adds candidates to the talent pipeline

  • Tasks and responsibilities are not exhaustive; equivalent experience may be considered

  • Compliance with ADA regulations and reasonable accommodations provided


Salary & Benefits

  • Base salary range reflects anticipated low and high range; actual salary depends on qualifications and experience

  • Benefits may include:

    • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

    • Company car or car allowance

    • 401(k) with company match

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    • Flexible PTO and sick leave

    • Eligibility for performance-based commissions/bonuses


How to Apply

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