Senior Medical Director – Contractor (Immunology / SLE Focus)
Belgium or Remote (Europe-based) – 6-Month Contract
Job Description
As Senior Medical Director (Contractor), you will play a key leadership role in the clinical development of small molecule programs, providing high-level medical and scientific expertise to ensure excellence in the planning, design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical trials from Phase I through Phase III.
You will serve as the Medical Leader and Clinical Science Team (CST) representative, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams, CROs, and external partners to drive clinical strategy and ensure patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies in immunology—particularly in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)—within an innovative and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the Medical Leader for assigned clinical programs and as the CST representative.
* Act as the responsible physician for all medical aspects of clinical studies (Phase I–III).
* Monitor patient safety and data integrity as outlined in the Medical Monitoring and Oversight Plan.
* Evaluate individual patient data to ensure safety and well-being, following ICH/GCP and WHO/CanMED standards.
* Review and reconcile study-related listings, case report forms (CRFs), and data management plans.
* Provide medical input into CRO/vendor selection and maintain active collaboration with medical counterparts and KOLs.
* Contribute to regulatory documentation including CTAs, IBs, IMPDs, protocols, ICFs, and briefing materials.
* Develop and review study guidelines, lab manuals, and SOPs.
* Deliver training for CRAs, investigators, and study personnel; act as the central medical contact for study-related inquiries.
* Participate in safety management and contribute to risk mitigation and CAPA processes.
* Support statistical analysis planning (SAP), mock TLFs, and Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
* Contribute to external publications and presentation of clinical study results.
Essential Requirements:
* MD with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical research and the pharmaceutical industry.
* Proven track record as a Medical Director in Phase II–III clinical trials.
* Strong clinical and/or industry experience in Immunology (SLE experience highly desirable).
* Minimum 3 years of medical practice experience.
* Deep scientific understanding and analytical mindset, ideally supported by post-doctoral or academic experience.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence in a matrix organization.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with native-level English fluency (written and spoken).
* Energetic, strategic, and proactive mindset with strong leadership capabilities.
Additional Insights:
* Start Date: ASAP
* Contract Duration: 6 months (until March 2026)
* Minimum Commitment: 80%
* Location: Flexible within Europe (some travel to Belgium required every other week or monthly)
* Therapeutic Focus: Immunology / SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Interested?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com, or reach out directly at
+31 20 204 4502 to learn more.