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Medical Reviewer

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Remote Duration: 6 months Contract with potential extension Job Summary: The Medical Reviewer will support U.S. Medical Affairs activities within the Immunology therapeutic area, with a strong focus ...

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How much do contract medical affairs jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract medical affairs in the United States is $177,191.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $203,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract medical affairs?

A Contract Medical Affairs job involves providing medical and scientific expertise to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies on a temporary or project basis. Professionals in this role support medical strategy, clinical development, regulatory compliance, and external stakeholder engagement, such as healthcare providers and key opinion leaders. Responsibilities can include medical writing, reviewing promotional materials, conducting training, and supporting clinical trials. These roles are typically project-based or short-term contracts, offering flexibility while contributing to the company's medical and scientific objectives.

What are the typical responsibilities of a contract medical affairs?

Contract Medical Affairs professionals are often responsible for providing scientific support to commercial and clinical teams, responding to medical inquiries, developing educational materials, and ensuring compliant communication of product information. They frequently collaborate with healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and internal teams such as regulatory affairs or marketing. In addition, these roles may involve supporting advisory boards or investigator-initiated studies and reviewing promotional materials for medical accuracy. The contract nature of the position may also require quickly adapting to new projects or therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to expand your expertise and build a diverse professional network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a contract medical affairs?

To thrive as a Contract Medical Affairs professional, you typically need an advanced degree in life sciences or pharmacy, strong clinical knowledge, and experience with scientific communication or regulatory processes. Familiarity with tools such as medical information databases, CRM platforms, and proficiency in relevant compliance and pharmacovigilance systems is valuable. Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills help you effectively engage with healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. These attributes ensure you can accurately interpret data, support clinical and commercial initiatives, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Contract Medical Affairs job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $177,191 per year, or $85.2 per hour.

Vice President, Global Medical Affairs

CTI

Covington, KY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

What You'll Do: 

Clinical Development & Medical Oversight

  •  Provide executive medical oversight across global clinical trials (Phases I-IV).
  •  Oversee medical monitoring activities including development and review of Medical Monitoring Plans.
  •  Ensure appropriate review and management of safety data, including Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and other clinical parameters included in medical data review processes.
  •  Partner with Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance with global regulations.
  •  Serve as medical expert interacting with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory authorities.
  •  Support study design, protocol development, and feasibility assessments.

Business Development & Revenue Generation

  •  Lead and contribute to RFP responses, including strategy, content, and medical positioning.
  •  Participate in bid defense meetings, client presentations, and capabilities discussions.
  •  Partner with Commercial/Sales teams to identify growth opportunities and expand client relationships.
  •  Provide strategic medical input to win new business and increase revenue.
  •  Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Consulting & Scientific Leadership

  •  Provide medical leadership for consulting engagements and drug development programs.
  •  Oversee development of clinical documents including protocols, CSRs, regulatory submissions, and publications.
  •  Serve as subject matter expert for advisory boards and client engagements.
  •  Ensure scientific integrity across all deliverables.

Operational & Strategic Management 

  •  Develop and execute Medical Affairs strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
  •  Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  •  Ensure development and maintenance of SOPs and implementation of best practices, creating an environment of continuous improvement.
  •  Drive process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
  •  Oversee administrative policies and processes associated with managing the Medical Affairs function, ensuring team members meet foundational expectations of their role.

People Leadership & Talent Development 

  •  Attract, develop and retain team members.
  •  Coach and mentor Medical Directors, and Medical Affairs staff, and others as needed.
  •  Drive performance management, succession planning, and team capability building.
  • Provide training and ongoing education for internal teams.

What You'll Bring:

  • 10 years of progressive experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical or biotech industry. 
  •  Significant clinical research experience including medical monitoring.
  •  Deep scientific, regulatory, clinical trial or drug development experience.
  •  Thorough knowledge of relevant FDA and other international health authorities’ regulations and guidelines, including directly interacting with such authorities, and GCP and ICH guidelines.
  •  Demonstrated involvement in business development, RFPS, and bid defenses.
  • Medical Doctor (MD) degree.

Preferred experience:

  • Prior leadership experience in a CRO environment.
  • Experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Strong network within pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors.
  • Board Certification.

About CTI

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit www.ctifacts.com 

Why CTI?

  • Advance Your Career – We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through tuition reimbursement and a dedicated training department.
  • Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team – We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering generous health benefits and vacation packages, hybrid work from home opportunities, and paid parental leave. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
  • Make a Lasting Impact – We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.

Important Note
In light of recent increase in hiring scams, if you're selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to you directly from an @ctifacts.com email address to guide you through our interview process. Please ensure you are applying for jobs directly on our website (www.ctifacts.com) or from our verified LinkedIn page.
Please Note

  • We will never communicate with you directly via Microsoft Teams Messaging or by text message
  • We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process

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