Medical Director jobs in Massachusetts

Medical Director plans and directs all aspects of an organization's medical policies, standards, and programs. Responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians and interns. Being a Medical Director ensures all clinical programs are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Researches and studies current medical publications and data on new treatments and practices to ensure high quality clinical service offerings. Additionally, Medical Director advises non medical management on clinical and patient related matters and policies. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. The Medical Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Medical Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Global Development Medical Director - Diabetes/Obesity/MASH
  • 50056669 - Assoc Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality! If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

    As a Global Development Medical Director with a focus on Metabolic dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis (MASH), you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. The successful Global Development Medical Director in Late Phase CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic diseases) will be responsible for the design, conduct, monitoring, data interpretation and reporting of individual clinical trials ensuring that the clinical data collected within the study will allow determination of the benefits and risks of the compound, as well as will allow for the intended label indication and price in markets globally. The individual will operate according to the highest ethical standards to align with internal SOPs, local regulations, laws, Good Clinical Practice, and regulatory requirements.

    The role is placed at our dynamic R&D site in Boston, Seaport Boulevard, MA, US. As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026!  Find out more information here:   Kendall Square Press Release 

    Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

    Medical expert accountabilities

    • Provides strategic medical and scientific knowledge (Metabolism/MASH) and supports the design, initiation, execution, completion, and interpretation of a clinical study
    • Is accountable to deliver medical information, answers, and clarifications to Regulators, Ethics Committees, Marketing Companies, Investigators/Sites

    Trial conduct and hands-on delivery accountabilities

    • Accountable to the Global Clinical Head (GCH) for the medical aspects and designs of studies and is responsible for driving decisions within Study Team (ST) remits together with other ST members and for solving medical issues in the study team
    • Oversight of medical and ethical components of studies including patient safety in compliance with GCP
    • Delivers all relevant study documents (e.g Protocol, Amendments, Statistical Analysis Plan, Informed Consent Form, Case Report Forms, and Safety and Risk-Based Monitoring Plans)
    • Conducts safety surveillance on a study level including the process for Adverse Events (AE)/ Serious AE reporting, the querying of missing/unclear data, the review of blinded safety data, and the escalation to the GCH/Global Safety Physician when needed.
    • Is medically accountable for international investigator meetings, and supports Marketing Companies (MC) in national activities
    • Approves (with the GCH) the Clinical Study Report; including preparation and production thereof (Introduction, Results, Discussion).

    Messaging and external impact accountabilities

    • Maintains a high degree of understanding and awareness on new and emerging medical developments, globally.
    • Applies strategic intent of AstraZeneca when working with Alliance partners, Regulatory Authorities, payers, opinion leaders, prescribers and consumers of AstraZeneca products
    • Able to provide guidance for investigator-initiated trials in collaboration with regional marketing companies 

    Minimum Requirements

    • Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.B.B.S. or M.D. degree or equivalent with specialty in MASH, and 0-3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
    • Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, including acting as the leader and clearly communicating across countries and cultures
    • Fluent in oral and written English, with good presentation skills and effective communication 

    Desired Experience:

    • Clinical research expertise in relevant therapy area in study design, protocol development, monitoring and implementing clinical trials, interpreting and reporting trial results
    • Credibility in scientific and commercial environments

    Why AstraZeneca

    At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being ambitious - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, inventing innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

    Where can I find out more

    Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

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    AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

    AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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Senior Medical Director, Late Clinical Development – Diabetes/Obesity
  • 10001001 - Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Medical Director, Late Clinical Development – Diabetes/Obesity Do you have expertise in Clinical Research and Development combined with a deep understanding of the medical aspects of drug devel...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Senior Medical Director, Metabolism/Obesity, Early Clinical Development, CVRM
  • 10001001 - Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Medical Director, Metabolism/Obesity, Early Clinical Development, CVRMAre you an experienced endocrinologist/obesity specialist with clinical expertise in the management of patients with metabo...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Senior Global Development Scientist Director
  • 10001087 - Director Clinical Research
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Senior Global Development Scientist DirectorLocations: In Office in one of these locations - Boston Seaport, Warsaw PO, Barcelona SP or Mississauga CAAs a Senior Global Development Scientis...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Medical Director - Occupational Health
  • Holyoke Medical Center
  • Holyoke, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Work Connection at Holyoke Medical Center offers employers a full range of occupational medicine services, including individualized services for area businesses and supporting our own Valley Healt...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Medical Director - Surgical Services
  • Holyoke Medical Center
  • Holyoke, MA FULL_TIME
  • Surgical and procedural services are an increasingly important service line within the Valley Health Systems and a clear strategic priority for growth. Successful candidate will demonstrate a commitme...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Associate Medical Director/Medical Director
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  • Are you an experienced medical writer looking to step into a leadership role within a dynamic and innovative medical com...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director
  • Community Clinic Inc.
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • CCI Health Services mission is to deliver high quality, accessible care to our community members, leading the way to a m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director
  • Premise Health Systems
  • Utica, IL
  • Premise Health is seeking a full time Medical Director to provide primary care and clinical leadership at their direct p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director
  • Wexford Health Sources Inc
  • Kewanee, IL
  • To Apply for this Job Click Here Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director
  • Wexford Health Sources Inc
  • Sutton, WV
  • To Apply for this Job Click Here Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Medical Director or Medical Director
  • Cambia Health Solutions, Inc
  • Renton, WA
  • Associate Medical Director or Medical Director (dependent on experience) Remote must reside in ID, OR, WA, UT In this ro...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director
  • La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description Job Description:\n\n Job Title: Medical Director Department: Patient Services Supervisor: Chief Health O...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director/Senior Medical Director
  • GQR
  • The Director/Senior Medical Director, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, plays a pivotal role in steering clinical ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Medical Director jobs
$366,328 to $474,977

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