Medical Director - Dermatology

About the role

The Associate Medical Director / Medical Director - Dermatology provides medical, clinical and scientific advisory expertise to all IQVIA divisions as requested, takes part in all aspects of medical science involvement on assigned trials, acts as a medical expert during project delivery and supports business development activities. The role is based in Buenos Aires.

Key responsibilities

• Serve primarily as Global Medical Advisor on assigned projects and as Scientific Advisor, guiding Project Leaders on medical and scientific aspects.
• Support investigative sites and project staff on protocol issues, including clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations and patient safety and eligibility.
• Perform medical review of protocols, Investigative Drug Brochures (IDB) and/or Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Review and clarify trial-related adverse events (AEs) and, where applicable, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance, including medical review of adverse event coding.
• Provide therapeutic area and indication training for the project clinical team and attend Investigator Meetings.
• Review the Clinical Study Report (CSR) and patient narratives, and possibly support the Analysis of Similar Events (AOSE).
• Attend kick-off meetings, weekly team meetings and client meetings as needed.

Required profile

• Medical degree from an accredited, internationally recognized medical school with a curriculum relevant to general medical education.
• Dermatology certification (mandatory) and specialty board certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical medicine plus 4 years as an investigator or in the pharma, CRO or biotech industry.
• Extensive use of keyboard, telephone and face-to-face communication, and possible regular travel.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with command of English written and spoken.
• Current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and competitive landscape of the therapeutic area.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and local clinical research regulations and guidelines.