Medical Director, Cardiology

Job Posting Title- Medical Director, Cardiology

Location: Home-based in the U.S.

The Associate Medical Director / Medical Director will provide medical, clinical and scientific advisory expertise to all IQVIA divisions as requested. Participate in all aspects of Medical Science involvement on assigned trials. Serve as a medical expert during project delivery lifecycle. Provide therapeutic and medical expertise to business development activities as requested.

The role includes predominantly Medical Monitoring responsibilities with therapeutic and medical expertise to Business Development activities as requested.

Primarily serves as Global and /or Regional Medical Advisor on assigned projects.

Serves as Scientific Advisor and provides guidance to Project Leaders on the medical and scientific aspects of assigned projects.

Provides medical support to investigative sites and project staff for protocol-related issues including protocol clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations, and issues of patient safety and/or eligibility.

Performs medical review of the protocol, Investigative Drug Brochure (IDB), and/or Case Report Forms (CRFs).

Provides therapeutic area/indication training for the project clinical team.

Attends and presents at Investigator Meetings.

Performs review and clarification of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs).

May perform medical case review of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), including review of case documentation and patient narrative, in collaboration with the Pharmacovigilance department.

May provide medical support for the Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE), in collaboration with or on behalf of Pharmacovigilance department.

May perform medical review of adverse event coding.

Performs review of the Clinical Study Report (CSR) and patient narratives.

Attends Kick-Off meetings, weekly team meetings, and client meetings, as needed or requested.

Available 24/7 to respond urgent protocol -related questions from investigative sites, in accordance with local labor laws.

Provides expert advice on the development of medically sounded delivery strategies for small to large and/or complex multi-region studies in partnership with sales and other functions responsible for business development activities.

Responsible for the development of the medically related aspects of client proposals including the budget related to medical monitoring.

Provides medical and scientific advice to key internal stakeholders developing proposals: this may include, but is not limited to, reviewing the protocol for scientific/regulatory soundness and feasibility, identification of target site and principal investigator profiles, anticipated patient recruitment, standard of care and competitive landscape.

Attend and present at bid defense preparation and bid defense meetings, as required.

Participates in strategic business development activities including presentations to prospective clients.

Maintains awareness of industry development and may author related publications.

Requires periodic regional and international travel.

Board certification in Cardiology.

Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to the specific therapeutic area, plus a minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical medicine post residency period.

Typically requires 5 - 7 years of prior relevant experience in the requested medical specialty area; In addition, previous clinical research experience as an investigator or in the Pharma, CRO, or Biotech industry is required.

Experience in Clinical Development (Phase I -IV)

Prior experience in cardiology with exposure to metabolic disease indications is preferred.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language (both written and spoken).

Robust and current knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and competitive landscape in applicable therapeutic area.

Proven skills in providing consultation and advice on multiple assignments are required, as well as initiative and flexibility.

Current or prior license to practice medicine.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at  https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $154,900.00 - $431,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.