Associate Medical Director/Medical Director (Rheumatology)

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing drug discovery, development, lifecycle management and laboratory services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 14,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com.

Associate Medical Director/Medical Director (Rheumatology)

Due to continued growth, PPD is now looking to appoint an Associate Medical Director/Medical Director, Rheumatology, to join our international team of Medical Directors. This role is office-based or home based and could be located in any EMEA country.
The Medical Director will be responsible for providing medical support and medical advice for clinical trials and safety evaluation within the PPD Pharmacovigilance department.

Main duties:
• Provide study, project and program-specific medical monitoring and review services, including but not restricted to:
• Managing of all medical aspects of contracted tasks. Monitoring of safety variables.
• Discussing with clients, investigators and healthcare professionals of medical issues in the pre and post approval services by using proper medical judgment, interpretation and decision.
• Provide medical consultation to team members and answer study related medical questions. Communicate clearly with associates and clients, maintaining and open line of communication to ensure all procedures are followed appropriately
• Analysis and assessment of safety data to identify and manage emerging safety signals.
• Medical review of individual case safety reports, serious adverse event reports and clinical outcome reports.
• Assist in Business Development activities
• Present PPD standard medical safety processes to clients at business development meetings, and communicate with various medical communities to explore and expand PPD business.
• Participate in training of project teams.
• Provide therapeutic and protocol training as needed.
• Write, review and approve reports, regulatory submissions and protocols, ensuring that the medical content is accurate and complete.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced MD from the Rheumatology area to join an industry-leading organization that offers excellent prospects and growth and development.


HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your CV in English to

https://ppdi.taleo.net/careersection/ppd_europe_middle_east_africa_belgium/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=123556

Registration on our website will also give you the opportunity to be considered for other positions if this one is not the most appropriate for your qualifications and experience.

This is an ongoing search. Suitable candidates will be contacted accordingly.