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Job Opportunity: Medical Director (Contractor) - Neurodegeneration

Join us in making a transformative impact on the lives of patients! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Medical Director with expertise in neurodegeneration to join our team as a contractor for a temporary position lasting 9 months. If you have the vision and drive to innovate in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As the Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting late-stage clinical projects aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in neurodegeneration, specifically focusing on Alzheimer's disease. Your work will help translate innovative molecules into potentially life-changing therapies for patients.

What You'll Do:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive clinical development plans, with a strong emphasis on Phase 3 studies.

Provide medical monitoring support for ongoing clinical trials.

Engage with various stakeholders including advisory boards, site investigators, health authorities, and other key players to drive our mission forward.

Leverage your expertise to develop robust clinical strategies that combine science and strategy, ensuring prompt delivery of promising therapies to patients.Who You Are:

You hold an MD or MD/PhD with experience in longitudinal clinical research, including clinical trials in either an industry or academic setting.

You possess excellent oral and written communication skills, allowing you to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

Your leadership style thrives in a matrix environment, where you inspire and influence teams towards excellence.

You value collaboration and are dedicated to making a difference in the healthcare landscape.Why Join Us?

At our organization, every role contributes to making a difference in patients' lives. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that different perspectives are essential to understanding and addressing healthcare needs globally.

Contract Details:

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: 9 months

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: £95.00 - £119.34Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are driven by innovation and are excited about working with a committed team, we invite you to apply now! Together, we can change the lives of patients facing neurodegenerative diseases.

Join us at our organization, where every voice matters, and let's transform science into medicine!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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