Medical Director (Neurology)

Job overview

The Medical Director (Neurology) is an onsite role based in Frankfort, KY. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports Parexel's Neurosciences team in advancing global clinical trials for complex neurological conditions. This role exists to provide medical monitoring and strategic scientific leadership for clinical development programs. The Medical Director collaborates with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and investigator sites to ensure the integrity and success of trials, contributing to the development of innovative therapies for patients.

What you'll do

• Provide medical monitoring and strategic medical oversight for global clinical trials.
• Serve as a key medical contact for sponsors, study teams, and investigator sites.
• Contribute to protocol development, study design, safety plans, and other clinical documents.
• Review clinical and safety data, including adverse events, protocol deviations, and ongoing risk assessments.
• Deliver medical expertise and training to project teams and support scientific integrity throughout study conduct.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks and drive study success.
• Support regulatory safety reporting and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Build strong client relationships through trusted scientific and medical leadership.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations.
• Mentor and support colleagues while helping foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Travel up to 20% required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

frankfort ky

neurology

medical director

clinical research

neuroscience

parexel

onsite

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Supportive environment with strong mentorship, training, and development opportunities.

Why this role

Focus on neurodegenerative diseases and global clinical trial oversight.

About the employer

Parexel is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.