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Sr. Medical Director, Medical Affairs

$150 per hour
job summary:
A leading global biopharmaceutical innovator is seeking two seasoned, heavy-hitting Senior Medical Directors to spearhead a strategic evolution within their US Medical Affairs division. This urgent, minimum 6-month contract is an elite entry point into high-visibility clinical roles, focusing on localized, aggressive US-specific data production for a premier Oncology and Rare Tumor franchise.

location: Bedford, Massachusetts
job type: Outsourcing Project
salary: $150 - 175 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Drive Strategy & Trial Design: Translate external insights into strategic study protocols, leading US-specific evidence generation, lifecycle management, and Phase 3b/4 or real-world evidence studies.
  • Lead Governance & Funding: Successfully advance multi-million dollar study investments from initial conception through intense executive leadership scrutiny and corporate approval committees.
  • Cultivate Expert Relationships: Establish and maintain deep, productive relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), oncology healthcare professionals, and key data stakeholders.
  • Mentor Internal Teams: Provide advanced clinical strategy mentorship, coaching junior internal team members promoted from tactical units on protocol design and data storytelling.
 
qualifications:

  • Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD).
  • Proven track record in clinical trial design and lifecycle management governance within a pharmaceutical company (Pharma background required; CRO-exclusive experience will not be considered).
  • Deep therapeutic expertise in oncology or rare tumors, with the scientific gravitas to sit on governance committees.
  • Ability to travel 10% to 20%, including monthly Monday-Thursday trips to Boston and major industry congresses.
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skills: Medical Leadership


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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