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Medical Director, Neurologist

Durham, NC · On-site

$154K - $431K/yr

Medical Monitoring: * Primarily serves as Medical Monitor (at the global or regional level) on assigned clinical trials. * Serves as Scientific Advisor (providing medical advice and input) to Project ...

Medical Director, Neurologist

Durham, NC · Remote

$154K - $431K/yr

Medical Monitoring: * Primarily serves as Medical Monitor (at the global or regional level) on assigned clinical trials. * Serves as Scientific Advisor (providing medical advice and input) to Project ...

Medical Monitoring : * Primarily serves as Medical Monitor (at the global or regional level) on assigned clinical trials. * Serves as Scientific Advisor (providing medical advice and input) to ...

Serve as medical monitor for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety, data integrity, and compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements. * Lead preparation of clinical protocols, investigator ...

$240K - $340K/yr

Responsible for supporting the development activities of proposed and ongoing projects in their area of expertise, as well as medical monitoring to assigned clinical studies. The (Senior) Medical ...

Medical Monitoring & Clinical Oversight * Oversee the daily operations of the medical monitoring teams, ensuring real-time response to "red-flag" clinical data or physiological alerts. * Act as the ...

As the medical and scientific authority for one or more studies, you will be fully accountable for study design, execution, monitoring, delivery, and reporting, partnering closely with cross ...

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How much do medical monitoring jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical monitoring in the United States is $92,555.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Medical Monitoring job?

A Medical Monitoring job involves overseeing the safety and integrity of clinical trials by assessing adverse events, ensuring protocol compliance, and providing medical oversight. Professionals in this role, often physicians or healthcare experts, collaborate with clinical teams to evaluate patient safety data and regulatory reporting requirements. They play a crucial role in ensuring that trial participants are protected while maintaining the scientific validity of the study.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medical Monitoring position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medical Monitoring, a strong background in clinical practice or life sciences, attention to detail, and critical thinking are essential, often supported by a relevant medical or scientific degree. Familiarity with safety databases, adverse event reporting systems, and tools for data analysis, as well as certifications such as GCP (Good Clinical Practice), are commonly required. Effective communication, decisiveness, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure the accurate monitoring of clinical trials and patient safety, supporting compliance and the integrity of medical research.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of someone working in Medical Monitoring?

In a Medical Monitoring role, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing data from ongoing clinical trials, assessing adverse event reports, providing medical expertise to study teams, and ensuring that patient safety is maintained throughout the research process. You may participate in meetings with investigators, contribute to protocol development, and respond to safety concerns as they arise. Collaboration with clinical research associates, data managers, regulatory personnel, and sponsors is common, requiring clear and timely communication. This role is integral to maintaining trial integrity, regulatory compliance, and ensuring participant well-being.

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Infographic showing various Medical Monitoring job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,555 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
Medical Director, Neurologist

Medical Director, Neurologist

IQVIA, Inc.

Durham, NC • On-site

$154K - $431K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Job Level: Medical Director, Neurologist
Location: Home-based in the U.S. or Canada
Job Overview
The Medical Director will be the medical expert on the IQVIA team working on clinical research trials in neurological diseases and disorders. This involves applying medical and scientific knowledge and expertise in support of the trial. These clinical trials will cover the full range of neurologic disorders.
Essential Functions
The role includes predominantly Medical Monitoring responsibilities with Medical Strategic input involvement as requested.
Medical Monitoring:
  • Primarily serves as Medical Monitor (at the global or regional level) on assigned clinical trials.
  • Serves as Scientific Advisor (providing medical advice and input) to Project Leaders on the medical and scientific aspects of assigned projects.
  • Provides medical support to investigative sites and project staff for protocol-related issues including determining if subjects are eligible to participate in given clinical trials.
  • Provides therapeutic area/indication training for the project clinical team.
  • Attends and presents at Investigator Meetings.
  • Performs review and clarification of trial-related Adverse Events (AEs).
  • Attends Kick-Off meetings, weekly team meetings, and client meetings, as needed or requested.
  • Responds to urgent protocol-related issues at investigative sites.

Medical Strategy:
  • Contributes to the development of the medically-related aspects of client proposals including the budget related to medical monitoring.
  • Provides medical and scientific advice and guidance to key internal stakeholders developing proposals: this may include reviewing the protocol for scientific/regulatory soundness and feasibility, identification of target site and principal investigator profiles, anticipated patient recruitment, standard of care and competitive landscape.
  • Attends and presents at bid defense meetings, as required.
  • Requires 5-10 % periodic regional and international travel.

Qualifications
  • Medical degree from an accredited and internationally recognized medical school
  • Board certified or eligible in Neurology
  • Ideally candidate will have a minimum 2 years clinical trials experience as an investigator or medical /clinical expert in the Pharma, CRO, or Biotech industry.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language (both written and spoken).
  • Robust and current knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and competitive landscape in Neurology.
  • Proven skills in providing consultation and advice on multiple assignments are required, as well as initiative and flexibility.
  • Availability for intermittent domestic and foreign travel to support these business assignments.
  • Subspecialty interest and training in neuromuscular diseases (ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy), or sleep disorders, or pediatric neurology is a plus, but not required.
  • Has the skill, knowledge, and training necessary to provide medical monitoring for the full range of neurological diseases/disorders.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $154,900.00 - $431,500.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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At IQVIA, we are passionate about helping customers and partners improve results and patient outcomes. Everything we do contributes to this vision for creating a healthier world. In today’s healthcare environment, it’s not only about how much data, information, and technology you have at your fingertips – it’s what you do with it. IQVIA is focused on making intelligent connections for customers across the entire healthcare ecosystem to help you drive healthcare forward. Whether that means partnering with novel technology companies to boost patient engagement, leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate results, or using decentralized trials to reach the right patients wherever they are – we are always looking for smarter ways to move you forward.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

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Durham, NC, US