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The Medical Advisor is a senior scientific and medical expert responsible for providing strategic medical consultation across clinical development programs. The role advises on protocol design, study ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical scientific advisor in the United States is $53.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $78.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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    Medical Scientific Advisor

    Novotech

    Brooklyn, CT • On-site

    Full-time

    Posted 14 days ago


    Key responsibilities

    • Advise on protocol design, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and study strategy.

    • Review protocols, CSRs, IBs, safety reports, and regulatory documents.

    • Support medical writing quality, participate in sponsor meetings, proposal reviews, and bid defenses.


    Job description

    The Medical Advisor is a senior scientific and medical expert responsible for providing strategic medical consultation across clinical development programs. The role advises on protocol design, study feasibility, endpoint selection, safety considerations, clinical development strategy, and medical writing deliverables including protocols, CSRs, IBs, regulatory submissions and publications. The position supports sponsor engagement, bid defenses, and cross-functional project teams. 

    Responsibilities:
    • Advise on protocol design, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria and study strategy. 

    • Review protocols, CSRs, IBs, safety reports and regulatory documents. 

    • Support medical writing quality and scientific accuracy. 

    • Participate in sponsor meetings, proposal reviews and bid defenses. 

    • Provide medical consultation for feasibility and business development opportunities. 

    • Support medical monitoring and safety-related discussions when required. 

    • Mentor teams and contribute to SOPs, training and scientific best practices.

    Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

    • MD or PhD in Medicine, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology or related field. 

    • Minimum 10 years relevant experience in CRO, biotech, pharma or academia. 

    • Strong expertise in protocol design, clinical development and medical writing. 

    • Experience with protocols, CSRs, IBs, regulatory documents and publications. 

    • Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements. 

    • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.


    Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).


    At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.

    Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. 


    At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.


    With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.

    At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences. 
    At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

    • Strategic vs transactional mindset.
    • Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
    • Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
    • Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.
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