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Senior Medical Director, Rheumatology - US Remote Based

Fortrea is looking for a Senior Medical Director, Rheumatology (Remote, US-Based) to play a pivotal role in the development of innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases, including emerging cell and gene therapy technologies.

As a key medical leader, you'll drive clinical strategy, provide expert medical oversight, and collaborate directly with sponsors on programs spanning early development through global registration studies. This role offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge science, partner with industry leaders, and help accelerate the delivery of transformative treatments to patients worldwide.

If you're a board-certified Rheumatologist with clinical development experience and a passion for innovation, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with Fortrea.

The (Senior) Medical Director will serve as a key medical representative in client interactions, business ‑ development discussions, and proposal presentations. The role will further foster and enhance relationships with global clinical operations teams and provide leadership as the Leading Physician for Phase I–IV clinical trials).

We are particularly interested in candidates who have led or supported rheumatology clinical programs and who are comfortable serving as the study physician, providing medical monitoring oversight (e.g., safety review, contribution to protocol development, including study design, endpoints and eligibility criteria) and working collaboratively with other project team members. In addition to strong scientific leadership, the role is expected to be highly client-facing with an increased business development component - requiring regular engagement at executive level, and the confidence and polish to represent Fortrea with senior client leaders, external partners, and other key stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

High level Medical TA and Clinical Trial Subject Matter Expertise (SME) contributions (may be Regional or Global).

SME Cross-functional, scientific & technical contributions and interactions with Clients Medical teams, Project teams, Key Opinion Leaders and at Principal Investigator/Site levels.

Partner with clients and internal teams to support business development - shaping clinical/medical strategy for proposals, bid defences, and client discussions.

Provide oversight of medical monitoring activities to ensure timelines and quality of medical deliverables and assigns physician resources as required.

According to the scope of work, may serve as Global Lead, Regional or Program Project Physician across multiple indications.

Provide subject matter and drug development expertise and is a key contributor to the medical strategy and execution of the study/program for the client.

Provides input, review and revision of protocols, case report forms, training materials, project specific tools, analysis plans design, clinical trial reports and new drug applications.

Prepares materials for and actively participates in investigator meetings and assists at site initiation visits.

Provides medical/scientific expertise to project team.

And any other duties as required or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING …

Qualifications (Minimum Required and preferred):

MD Degree

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Specialization in Rheumatology and broader therapeutic experience in autoimmune diseases (AID)

Preferred: Specific expertise in cell and gene therapy in autoimmune diseases (AID)

3+ years of substantial knowledge of drug development and 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 or other relevant clinical development/trial experience at a CRO, pharmaceutical company, regulatory agency

Strong scientific communication and client‑facing capabilities, including presenting scientific expertise, supporting proposals, and strengthening external partnerships

English language skills: Full professional proficiency

Work Environment

Remote position based in USA

Occasional national and international travel required, including attendance at sponsor meetings, investigator meetings, and relevant scientific or industry conferences.

Physical Requirements

Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Regular and consistent attendance.

Varied hours may be required.

Pay Range: USD $173,000 - $320,000 annually

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline: 11/13/26

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