Senior Medical Director, Rheumatology

Fortrea

Medical Director overseeing rheumatology clinical programs with expertise in innovative therapies. Leading medical strategies and client interactions for Phase I-IV clinical trials remotely in the US.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical leadership and oversight across all phases of development
Support development activities of proposed and ongoing projects in their area of expertise
Provide medical monitoring to assigned clinical studies
Serve as a key medical representative in client interactions and business development discussions
Foster relationships with global clinical operations teams
Lead Physician for Phase I–IV clinical trials
Partner with clients and internal teams to shape clinical/medical strategy
Provide oversight of medical monitoring activities
Contribute to the medical strategy and execution of studies/programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD Degree
Board Certification in Internal Medicine
Specialization in Rheumatology
Preferred: Specific expertise in cell and gene therapy in autoimmune diseases (AID)
3+ years of substantial knowledge of drug development
Extensive clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/CRO industry (or as a clinical trial investigator)
Preferred: Industry experience inclusive of clinical trials medical monitoring experience
Strong scientific communication and client‑facing capabilities
English language skills: Full professional proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical LeadershipClinical Trial OversightDrug Development KnowledgeMedical Monitoring ActivitiesClinical/Medical Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Scientific CommunicationClient-Facing CapabilitiesRelationship Building

Certifications

Board Certification in Internal Medicine