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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 Hybrid 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

Senior Medical Director – Psychiatrist (Remote-Based)

Job ID:

25102573

Posted Date:

October 14, 2025

Location:

USA-AK – Remote

Company:

Syneos Health® – Leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization


🌟 Role Overview

The Senior Medical Director – Psychiatrist provides medical oversight for assigned clinical studies, ensuring subject safety and scientific integrity. This role serves as a Medical Monitor, offering therapeutic and clinical guidance across projects, mentoring staff, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is remote-based and may involve functional leadership on clinical studies and advisory roles on commercial or consulting projects.


⚙️ Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical oversight of clinical studies as Medical Monitor.

  • Serve as primary medical contact for customers on assigned studies.

  • Support Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance initiatives with medical input.

  • Contribute to protocol design, amendments, and clinical development plans.

  • Develop and deliver therapeutic and project-specific training to internal and customer teams.

  • Provide medical input on study start-up, feasibility, and subject identification, including review of informed consent templates and site feasibility.

  • Advise on data collection tools, monitoring plans, and analysis plans.

  • Oversee and mentor Medical Scientist staff and Medical Director colleagues, identifying trends and mitigation strategies.

  • Provide after-hours coverage for clinical studies as needed.

  • Adhere to enterprise and customer policies, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH, GCP).

  • Lead medical responses to RFPs, RFIs, and Bid Defense Meetings (BDMs).

  • Represent the company at scientific and industry meetings; contribute to publications as requested.

  • Assume line management responsibilities and mentor staff on therapeutic and research principles.


🎓 Qualifications & Experience

  • Licensed psychiatrist with extensive clinical experience

  • In-depth knowledge of FDA and worldwide drug development regulations

  • Strong understanding of clinical research, medical monitoring, and therapeutic principles

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and lead cross-functional teams

  • Experience providing medical oversight for clinical trials or consulting projects


💼 Work Environment & Benefits

  • Remote-based role with flexibility

  • Benefits may include:

    • Company car or car allowance

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

    • 401k with company match

    • Eligibility for Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    • Commissions/bonuses based on performance

    • Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Syneos Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal employment opportunities across all locations.


💰 Salary Range

  • Not specified; based on candidate qualifications, skills, and experience


📌 Summary

The Senior Medical Director – Psychiatrist plays a pivotal role in clinical study oversight, providing expert medical guidance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting cross-functional project teams. The role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and strategic oversight to drive success in clinical research and therapeutic development.