Associate Medical Director / Safety Physician

12 days ago

United States — RemoteFull TimeClinical Research

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Fortrea as a Associate Medical Director – Safety Physician in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for medical review of serious adverse events and adverse events of special interest from Clinical Trials in support of safety activities for clients.

Develops new and enhances existing client relationships whenever possible.

Provides medical/safety expertise to colleagues within PSS, including communicating information regarding safety regulations and any changes that have occurred.

Requirements

(Minimum Required): MD or DO with at least one year of postgraduate training or equivalent, having substantial knowledge of drug / device safety and the underpinning global regulations.

Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications Include: MD who has completed an accredited residency program or equivalent and is board-eligible or certified with at least 4 years’ experience.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Fortrea as a Associate Medical Director – Safety Physician.

Key Skills

Medical safety expertiseClinical trialsPharmacovigilanceRegulatory complianceAggregate reportsSignal detectionPost-marketing surveillanceMedical reviewAdverse event reportingDrug safetyDevice safetyClinical monitoringRegulatory affairsMedical writingQuality assurance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Medical Director / Safety Physician at Fortrea a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Research physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Research — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Research position at Fortrea is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Research have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical safety expertise, Clinical trials, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory compliance, Aggregate reports, Signal detection, Post-marketing surveillance, Medical review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Research role.

Core responsibilities: Provide medical safety expertise for clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance, including the review of adverse events and preparation of regulatory reports. Develop client relationships and provide safety support to project teams while ensuring compliance with global safety regulations.

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