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Medical Director - Oncology/Hematology, Home- Based (m/w/d), Reading

Client: IQVIA

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c8b58a9d9ce5

Job Views: 13

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Overview

The medical department includes a Chief Medical Officer, Medical Directors, Sr Medical Directors, Medical Writers, and Safety Associates. The Medical Director provides medical and scientific support to clinical research programs, study teams, and investigators. The role involves review, advice, and leadership for clinical research programs.

The Medical Director is a team member working in a matrix report structure and provides medical oversight for clinical trials, serving as Medical Monitor for studies conducted by IQVIA Biotech. The primary responsibilities include acting as the main contact for the sponsor's medical team and supporting the project team, often being available 24/7 for protocol and safety queries. Major duties are outlined below:

Essential Functions

• Provides medical and scientific input to clinical research programs, including review of proposals, data, protocols, training materials, and reports.
• Ensures medical activities comply with GCP and operate efficiently.
• Establishes and maintains a network of medical/scientific consultants.
• Supervises Medical Director activities.

Clinical Activities

• Interacts with clients regarding drug development and study design.
• Reviews and contributes to protocol development and study endpoints.
• Develops criteria for investigator site selection and participates in recruitment and retention activities.
• Presents protocol and safety information at investigator meetings.
• Provides on-call support for protocol queries and safety issues.

Safety Monitoring and SAE Reporting

• Verifies safety data accuracy and monitors the safety profile.
• Reviews SAE reports, writes narratives, and interacts with sponsor and sites on safety issues.

Data Activities

• Reviews medical data for accuracy and coherence.
• Participates in data analysis and reporting.

DSMB/Adjudication Committee Activities

• May assist in committee selection and organization.

Business Development

• Supports proposal development and marketing efforts.

Special Projects

• Conducts literature searches, drafts SOPs, and participates in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current or prior license to practice medicine; board certification/eligibility in Oncology/Hematology required.

Applicants must have experience in at least one of the following areas: Hematology (Non-Malignant), Hematological Malignancies, Solid Tumor Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Histopathology, Gynecology, or Urology.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, healthcare insights, and medical intelligence. We aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical treatments to improve patient outcomes worldwide.