Medical Director / Neurology

Location: Any Region, REMOTE, United States of America, Alabama, United States, Alaska, United States, Arizona, United States, Arkansas, United States, California, United States, Colorado, United States, Connecticut, United States, Delaware, United States, Florida, United States, Georgia, United States, Hawaii, United States, Idaho, United States, Illinois, United States, Indiana, United States, Iowa, United States, Kansas, United States, Kentucky, United States, Louisiana, United States, Maine, United States, Maryland, United States, Massachusetts, United States, Michigan, United States, Minnesota, United States, Mississippi, United States, Missouri, United States, Montana, United States, Nebraska, United States, Nevada, United States, New Hampshire, United States, New Jersey, United States, New Mexico, United States, New York, United States, North Carolina, United States, North Dakota, United States, Ohio, United States, Oklahoma, United States, Oregon, United States, Pennsylvania, United States, Rhode Island, United States, South Carolina, United States, South Dakota, United States, Tennessee, United States, Texas, United States, Utah, United States, Vermont, United States, Virginia, United States, Washington, United States, West Virginia, United States, Wisconsin, United States, Wyoming, United States, Remote

Employment Type: Remote

Elevate Neuroscience research on a global scale. Parexel is seeking an experienced Medical Director to help shape the future of clinical development.

Working within Parexels Medical Sciences team is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of complex diseases, contribute to the development of innovative therapies, and collaborate with experts from diverse medical and scientific backgrounds around the world. Youll be part of a culture that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, all while helping bring new treatments to patients who need them most.
 

At Parexel, youll benefit from exceptional variety in your work, partnering across multiple therapeutic areas and a diverse portfolio of sponsors, from emerging biotech companies to global pharmaceutical organizations. Our Neurosciences team supports a broad range of studies, including Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, rare neurologic diseases, pediatric indications, psychiatry, and cutting-edge gene and cell therapy programs.
 

This is a hands-on role for a physician who enjoys being actively involved in all aspects of clinical development. Beyond providing medical monitoring and scientific leadership, youll work closely with sponsors, participate in study meetings, contribute to operational discussions, and help drive projects forward. We value team members who are collaborative, adaptable, and willing to roll up their sleeves, recognizing that every contribution plays an important role in delivering successful clinical trials and ultimately improving patient lives.

Whether your background comes from clinical practice, academia, or industry, youll find a highly supportive environment with strong mentorship, training, and development opportunities designed to help you build a rewarding career in drug development.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical monitoring and strategic medical oversight for global clinical trials.
• Serve as a key medical contact for sponsors, study teams, and investigator sites.
• Contribute to protocol development, study design, safety plans, and other clinical documents.
• Review clinical and safety data, including adverse events, protocol deviations, and ongoing risk assessments.
• Deliver medical expertise and training to project teams and support scientific integrity throughout study conduct.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks and drive study success.
• Support regulatory safety reporting and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Build strong client relationships through trusted scientific and medical leadership.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations.
• Mentor and support colleagues while helping foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Travel up to 20% required.
   

Skills & Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified / Board Eligible Neurologist with extensive adult patient care experience.
• Strong clinical expertise in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Primary focus will be on adult clinical trials, with occasional opportunities to support pediatric studies as a Medical Monitor when needed.
• Previous experience as a pharmaceutical/biotech industry physician, Medical Monitor, or clinical trial investigator is preferred.
• Physicians from clinical practice or academia with a strong interest in transitioning into clinical research and drug development are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in advancing innovative therapies and contributing to the development of treatments for patients with neurological disorders
   

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