Executive Medical Director – Europe

Job Title: Executive Medical Director

Location: Eastern Europe Candidates Preferred

Company: Small CRO

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Our CRO partner is a nimble, client-focused Contract Research Organization (CRO) that delivers customized clinical development solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, scientific rigor, and personalized service.

Position Summary

The Executive Medical Director (EMD) will serve as the senior clinical leader within our organization, overseeing medical strategy, clinical development, regulatory consulting, feasibility assessment, and client engagement. This role combines scientific leadership with operational oversight and business development collaboration—ideal for a seasoned clinical development expert looking to shape strategy in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide medical and scientific leadership across clinical development programs.
• Partner with clients to design and execute clinical trial strategies that meet regulatory and scientific requirements.

Clinical Oversight

• Serve as Medical Monitor on client studies, providing ongoing medical support and safety oversight.
• Review and interpret clinical trial data; contribute to data analysis, study reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure quality and compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines (ICH, GCP, FDA, EMA).

Feasibility & Trial Identification

• Proactively identify new clinical trial opportunities in collaboration with business development and scientific teams.
• Conduct high-level and site-specific feasibility assessments, including analysis of patient populations, competitive landscape, and investigator networks.
• Evaluate scientific and operational feasibility of proposed clinical trials and advise sponsors accordingly.
• Assist in protocol development and endpoint selection to ensure trials are realistic, patient-centric, and aligned with development goals.

Business Development & Bid Defense Support

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to provide medical and scientific input into proposals and client communications.
• Participate in bid defense meetings as the medical and clinical subject matter expert, articulating the CRO’s capabilities and value proposition.
• Build relationships with prospective and existing clients by providing strategic insight into clinical program design and execution.
• Support proposal development by contributing medical writing content, timelines, assumptions, and risk mitigations.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences and networking events, as needed.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project management, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and medical writing teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients on all medical and scientific matters.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior medical staff and clinical team members.
• Help build internal capabilities by contributing to SOPs, training, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required; board certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical development experience, including at least 5 years in a CRO or biopharmaceutical setting.
• Experience as a Medical Monitor in clinical trials across Phases I–IV.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior leadership roles in a CRO or consulting environment.
• Experience in multiple therapeutic areas.
• Strong client-facing and business development experience, including bid defense support.

Why Join Us

• Work with a collaborative and passionate team.
• Have a direct impact on the growth and direction of the company.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive company culture.
• Opportunity to lead innovative projects across a diverse range of clients and indications.

Salary:

120,000 – 140,000 Euros per year all inclusive.

Start Date:

1-3 months.