Associate / Medical Director - Infectious Disease (Talent Pool)

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Infectious Disease is at the Heart of Parexel! Due to our ongoing success, we expect to be growing our North American team! In anticipation of these needs, we'd love to connect with Board Certified Infectious Disease Physicians who are interested in bringing their dedication to patients, clinical expertise, commitment to new and better treatment options, and their drive to Parexel. As an Associate/Medical Director in Infectious Disease and Vaccines, you will be on the frontier of infectious disease clinical research and will oversee clinical development of a variety of interventions and approaches. You will partner with a broad spectrum of clients with exciting and innovative development programs, gain tremendous experience, and have the support of a strong, values-driven Leadership team. The Associate/Medical Director, Infectious Disease is a recognized medical expert and leader with both specialized therapeutic expertise and broad experience across indications, clients, and modalities, including both drugs and vaccines. They initiate and maintain medical and consultative relationships with clients, engage in business development and pre-award efforts and serve as a medical monitor for contracted projects. Key Accountabilities: Project Execution – Medical Monitoring Delivery and PV Support Client Relationship Building and Engagement Medical Expertise Business Development Department and Cross-Functional Team Leadership Skills / Knowledge and Experience: Experience in clinical research with sub-specialty certification in Infectious Diseases which is expected to be kept up to date A strong background in clinical aspects of product development, including all aspects of Medical Monitoring and study design/execution Excellent knowledge of the drug development process including drug safety Clinical practice experience Experience working for a CRO highly desirable, or experience working for pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies Level of expertise is recognized internally and by others in the industry Client-focused approach to work Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact well with sponsor/client counterparts, internal colleagues and to manage and mentor staff Excellent verbal and written medical and business communication skills Excellent standard of written and spoken English Excellent problem solving, risk assessment and decision-making skills at the department and enterprise level with the ability to analyze business needs and act decisively A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning Excellent time management skills Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork Education: US Board certified in Infectious Disease or Canadian equivalent Experience as a Physician in Industry or as a clinical trial investigator is required Previous CRO experience is strongly preferred Previous experience with vaccine development or vaccine trials is highly preferred Medically qualified in an acknowledged medical school with completion of at least a basic training in clinical medicine (residency, internship) Due to the global nature of our team and our clients, east coast candidates are highly preferred within the US or Canada; however, consideration may be given to exceptional candidates in the Central Time Zone. Travel as required by the business. #LI-LB1 EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts and in Durham, North Carolina, Parexel has over 16,000 employees, with offices that support clients in over 100 countries around the world. We provide the most comprehensive drug development capabilities of any CRO worldwide. Our global regulatory expertise, Phase I-IV clinical research services, and advanced commercialization services all work together to move you through the development journey more smoothly and cost-effectively from beginning to end.