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Cincinnati, Ohio · Remote OK

Medical Director

Medical AffairsFull-Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Director with clinical specialization (varying therapeutic areas including, but not limited to Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Neurology/Psychiatry, Nephrology, Cardiology, and more) to join our dynamic team.

The Medical Director will have overall responsibility for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for the successful planning, execution, and reporting of clinical trials.

Additionally, this role acts as the Medpace internal medical expert and will serve as a medical resource for the review, presentation, and interpretation of results in the Clinical Study Report.

The Medical Director will also be involved in the development of new clinical projects, including study design, protocol, and project plans as required.

All Medical Directors have hybrid WFH flexibility. This role also has the ability to be fully remote with the right experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials;
  • Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts;
  • Manage safety issues in clinical trials and work closely with associates in evaluation and assessment of the trials;
  • Participate in new business development through involvement in proposal and sponsor meetings as requested;
  • Coordinate with other departments in all phases of the studies and trials including feasibility assessments, design processes, educational efforts, management of medical information, and reviewing and editing of medical documents;
  • Follow specific research related protocol and lead others in strict adherence to the policies.

Qualifications

  • Must have an M.D., with a therapeutic area specialization
  • Must be eligible to obtain a medical license
  • Board certification preferred

Prior Clinical Trial Research Experience Preferred

Previous experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research is preferred.

Travel: up to 20%

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research.

We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

  • Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
  • Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable
  • Continuous Growth & Development
  • Office based environment with on-site mentors
  • Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
  • Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly
  • Other Employee Benefits
  • Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
  • Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
  • Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
  • Cincinnati Headquarters Experience
  • A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
  • Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
  • Free on-site parking
  • Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical trial managementMedical leadershipScientific strategyClinical study report reviewProtocol developmentRegulatory document contributionSafety assessmentFeasibility assessmentMedical information managementData interpretationRegulatory compliance

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director at Medpace a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Medical Affairs — ranked against 263 active Medical Affairs listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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About Medpace

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Cincinnati, OH
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility
Remote Work Option
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Retirement Benefits
PTO
On-site Dining
Free Parking