Medical Director

Medical Director - Phase 1 Clinical Research Location: Salt Lake City, Utah | Hybrid, 2-3 days/week Our client, a respected clinical research organization, is seeking a Medical Director to lead their new Phase 1 program. Do you have first-in-human clinical trial expertise and a strong reputation across the pharma, biotech, and CRO world? Are you excited by the idea of building a Phase 1 program from the ground up while backed by a well-established research organization? Are you looking for a role where your medical judgment and industry relationships directly shape a growing business? If so, keep reading, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been looking for. The Perks! Compensation: $275.00 - $400.00/hourly, based on experience + annual bonuses structure 401k + 3% employer matching Health insurance, employer pays 20% of the employee's premium Paid Time Off FSA A Day in the Life of the Medical Director In this role, you'll provide medical and scientific leadership across our client's Phase 1 clinical trials, including first-in-human, dose-escalation, and other early-phase studies. You'll be the go-to physician for participant safety, protocol interpretation, and clinical decision-making, while also representing the organization in front of sponsors, CROs, and industry partners. This is a chance to help lay the medical and scientific foundation for a growing early-phase research program built on a long track record of successful clinical research. Responsibilities include: Providing medical oversight for Phase 1 and early-phase trials, including first-in-human, single/multiple ascending dose, bioavailability, bioequivalence, and drug-drug interaction studies Serving as the primary medical resource for participant safety, adverse events, and protocol interpretation Reviewing protocols, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and safety data Evaluating study feasibility and advising on dosing, safety monitoring, and participant populations Participating in safety reviews, dose-escalation decisions, and safety monitoring committees Serving as Principal Investigator for select Phase 1 studies as needed Ensuring trials are conducted per GCP, applicable regulations, and organizational policy Providing clinical guidance to sub-investigators, nurses, coordinators, and research staff Representing the organization in sponsor/CRO meetings, site-selection visits, bid defenses, and audits Building and maintaining relationships with pharma, biotech, CRO, and industry partners Contributing medical/scientific insight to business development and proposal review Helping develop medical policies, SOPs, safety plans, and physician coverage models Advising on staffing, equipment, lab/pharmacy support, and future therapeutic-area expansion Supporting inspection readiness and responding to regulatory/IRB questions on medical oversight Requirements and Qualifications: MD or DO from an accredited institution Active, unrestricted Utah medical license (or ability to obtain one) Direct first-in-human/early-phase trial experience Experience as PI, Medical Director, medical monitor, sub-investigator, or similar Sponsor/CRO-facing presence and established industry connections FDA/ICH-GCP knowledge, participant safety, AE management, investigator Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills About the Hiring Company: Our client is a clinical research organization dedicated to advancing medical knowledge through well-run, participant-focused clinical trials. They value clinical excellence, integrity, and collaboration among their research staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr