Medical Director

Position Overview

Science 37’s mission is to accelerate clinical research by enabling universal trial access for patients. Through our solutions; The Metasite™ and Patient Recruitment, we accelerate enrollment by expanding the reach of clinical trials to patients beyond the traditional site and rigorously qualifying patients prior to referring them to a traditional site. Our solutions are powered by a proprietary technology stack with in-house medical and operational experts that enhance quality through standardized workflows and best-in-class study orchestration.

The Medical Director is a leader of the Science37 clinical team. Working within the department of Medical Affairs, this individual is responsible for a broad range of activities across several core functions. We are seeking an energetic primary care physician to help drive innovation in the clinical research ecosystem . This is a full-time, remote position and the individual chosen to fulfill this role can work from home.

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Science 37 studies
• Function as the Principal Investigator for clinical trials when Science 37 is executing studies as either a Metasite or fully decentralized trial
• Function as a Sub-Investigator for clinical trials for therapeutic areas/ indications that align with clinical expertise/ experience when Science 37 is executing studies as either a Metasite or fully decentralized trial
• Coordination with Clinical Project Manager to identify, onboard and train investigators for Science 37 studies
• Educate and train Science 37 study team about target patient population and treatment paradigms for given indication for Science 37 studies
• Support for Hybrid trials conducted by traditional brick and mortar sites functioning as Medical Affairs lead as a method of facilitating site adoption and project management support in conjunction with the Clinical Project Manager
• Support for Science 37 Commercial Team
• Collaboration with Business Development counterpart to review study opportunity synopses/protocols to assess fit/feasibility for decentralized trial model
• Support Business Development counterpart during sponsor/client meetings and teleconferences
• Support Science 37 study opportunities as a subject matter expert in the development of study opportunity proposals
• Science 37 Global Investigator Network
• Contribute to the ongoing build-out of the Science 37 Global Investigator Network by interacting with physician colleagues at academic institutions and community-based practices within the US and ex-US regions
• Support for Science 37 Medical Affairs team in the effort to onboard and train individual physicians that join the Global Investigator Network
• Regulatory Engagement
• Collaborate with Science 37 Regulatory Affairs team to engage the FDA and other global regulatory bodies regarding the decentralized trial model, and its acceptance for global studies
• Work with sponsors/collaborators to identify clinical endpoints that are fit for decentralized clinical trial conduct
• Collaborate with sponsors and regulatory bodies to migrate endpoints from clinic-based conduct and validate their use for in-home conduct
• Thought Leadership
• Serve as Science 37 representative for decentralized clinical trial and therapeutic area-specific expertise at industry/clinical conferences and webinars
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and white papers related to therapeutic area-specific expertise and the decentralized clinical trial model
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine (MD or equivalent)
• Board-certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• 7+ years of demonstrating clinical & research excellence within academia and/or pharma
• Experience as a Principal Investigator with a focus on pharmaceutical-sponsored studies
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Expertise in project management - Demonstrates ability to successfully lead/manage research personnel. Proactive problem-solving abilities and follow through.
• Knowledge of field organizational strategies - The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Successful decentralized team management and situational responsive decision-making.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical research - Understands the drug development process. Knowledgeable about the critical elements for success in clinical trials; participation in and contribution to these activities. Ability to create and review protocols, programs, and assess the feasibility/pathway to success of a project.
• Strong communication and presentation skills - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive sponsor, project team member and internal Science37 relationships. Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Computer skills - Working knowledge of MS Office suite and Google applications. Able to generate business correspondence, create forms and generate reports as required. Willingness to gain expertise in the use of proprietary software.
• Practices professionalism and integrity in all actions – Demonstrates ability to foster concepts of teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, and flexibility to get the work done.
• Other – Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written).
  
  

REPORTING

Position Reports To

VP, Internal Medicine or Chief Medical Officer

The reporting leader will assign projects, provide general direction and guidance. Incumbent is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Science 37 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed.

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