Medical Director - Level Dependent Upon Experience - Cardiology focus

Job Purpose

The Medical Director provides senior medical, scientific, and strategic leadership to advance CTI's clinical development programs and drive growth across key therapeutic areas.

Serving as both a medical authority and strategic partner, this role supports sponsors through the full lifecycle of clinical development-from early engagement and protocol design through trial execution, and regulatory support.

As a trusted clinical expert, the Medical Director ensures scientific rigor, patient safety, and regulatory compliance while applying innovative, data-driven, and patient-centered approaches to clinical trial design and execution.

The role works closely with cross-functional teams-including Business Development, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, and Clinical Operations-to support new business acquisition, shape winning development strategies, and deliver high-quality outcomes for sponsors.

In addition to direct study oversight, the Medical Director plays a key role in thought leadership, therapeutic area innovation (with particular emphasis on cardiology), and the leadership and development of the Medical Affairs function.

This position combines clinical expertise, business acumen, and people leadership in a dynamic, sponsor-facing environment.

What You'll Do


* Provide medical oversight and accountability for clinical trials, ensuring scientific quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance


* Partner with sponsors across the clinical development lifecycle, from early strategy through study execution and delivery


* Support business development through protocol strategy, proposal development, and participation in bid defenses and sponsor meetings


* Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, data- and patient-centered clinical trial solutions


* Contribute to regulatory strategy, including protocol development and health authority interactions


* Drive therapeutic area and industry thought leadership through research, presentations, and publications


* Lead and develop the Medical Affairs team, shaping departmental strategy and performanc

What You Bring


* MD from an accredited institution with board certification in a relevant medical specialty


* 3 years of experience in clinical research or clinical development; CRO or industry experience preferred


* Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial design, and regulatory development processes


* Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization


* Strategic mindset with sound business and financial acumen


* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills


* Ability to work independently, make decisions with limited information, and adapt in complex environments


* Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and professional integrity

Why CTI?


* We support career progression - 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structu...