Medical Director / Senior Medical Director, Neuroscience (Americas)

Medical Director / Senior Medical Director - Neuroscience | Americas

📍 Remote | Colombia, Argentina & USA

Help shape the future of Neuroscience research.

CliniRx is experiencing significant international growth and we are looking for a Medical Director / Senior Medical Director AMERICAS to join its Medical Affairs team. We are seeking a physician with deep expertise in Neurology, strong clinical research experience, and a passion for advancing innovative therapies that can improve patients' lives worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of science, medicine, and clinical development, partnering with global sponsors on complex and innovative Neuroscience programs.

What You'll Bring

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and strategic oversight across Neuroscience clinical trials in the capacity of Medical Monitor.
• Serve as a key medical advisor to study teams, investigators, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead medical monitoring activities, including (but not limited to) patient safety assessments, protocol-related medical issues, eligibility reviews, and benefit-risk evaluations.
• Support study design, protocol development, medical monitoring plans, and scientific discussions throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Contribute to risk management strategies and identification of emerging safety signals.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders incl. Sponsors to ensure successful study execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Medical Degree (MD or equivalent).
• Board-certified or specialized in Neurology.
• Additional expertise in Psychiatry or related Neuroscience disciplines is highly desirable.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience with medical monitoring in clinical research and drug development for Medical Director and 5 years for Sr Medical Director roles.
• Experience supporting clinical studies from startup through study closeout.
• Previous experience as a Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, Medical Monitor, or Clinical Development Physician in neurology studies required (i.e. dementias, movement disorders, rare neurological indications, etc.) .
• Strong understanding of medical monitoring activities, patient safety oversight, and clinical trial conduct.
• Experience within a CRO environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience within medical monitoring in Psychiatry studies (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) is considered highly beneficial.
• Experience across Neurology and broader Neuroscience therapeutic areas is highly valued.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design and execution.
• Comprehensive understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret complex safety and efficacy data. Familiarity and experience with various psychometric assessments employed in studies in different neurology and psychiatry indications.
• Excellent analytical skills and scientific judgment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience using clinical trial technologies, EDC systems, and data review platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within international and cross-functional teams.
• Professional fluency in English.

Why Join Us?

✅ Join a global CRO in an exciting phase of growth

✅ Work with leading sponsors across innovative Neuroscience programs

✅ Fully remote opportunity with international exposure

✅ High-impact scientific leadership role

✅ Outstanding professional development opportunities

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.