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Senior Medical Director - Dermatology

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
12-20+ years
$175,000 – $332,000 per year
California, United States
10 March 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD/DO Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Medical Director – Dermatology

Company: Syneos Health
Location: Remote – California
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Experience: Typically 12–20+ Years (Clinical Development / Medical Affairs)
Qualification: MD / DO (Dermatology or related specialty preferred)
Salary Range: $175,000 – $332,000 per year


Job Overview

Syneos Health is hiring a Senior Medical Director – Dermatology to provide medical oversight and strategic leadership for dermatology clinical trials.

This role serves as a Medical Monitor for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout the drug development process. The position collaborates with clinical development teams, sponsors, regulatory experts, and research sites to guide dermatology clinical programs.


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Trial Medical Oversight

  • Act as Medical Monitor for assigned clinical studies.

  • Provide medical expertise to ensure patient safety and data integrity.

  • Review and analyze clinical trial data to identify trends, risks, and safety concerns.


2. Protocol Development & Clinical Strategy

  • Support protocol design and development for dermatology studies.

  • Contribute to protocol amendments and clinical development strategies.

  • Provide input on study design, monitoring plans, and data analysis strategies.


3. Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Support

  • Provide medical input to drug safety and pharmacovigilance teams.

  • Evaluate safety signals and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure compliance with global clinical and safety standards.


4. Study Start-Up & Feasibility

  • Support clinical trial start-up activities including:

    • Site feasibility assessments

    • Patient recruitment strategy

    • Review of informed consent materials

  • Provide guidance on subject identification and enrollment strategy.


5. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

  • Serve as primary medical contact for sponsors and customers.

  • Participate in Bid Defense Meetings (BDMs) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses.

  • Present clinical insights and safety updates to sponsors and project teams.


6. Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor Medical Scientists and junior Medical Directors.

  • Provide therapeutic area training for project teams and investigators.

  • Contribute to the development of clinical development plans and regulatory submissions.


Required Skills

Medical & Scientific Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of dermatology clinical research and drug development

  • Experience serving as Medical Monitor in clinical trials

  • Understanding of clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and data analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations

    • European Medicines Agency requirements

    • International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Leadership & Communication

  • Strong stakeholder communication and client-facing skills

  • Ability to lead cross-functional global clinical teams

  • Experience mentoring clinical development staff


Preferred Qualifications

  • Board certification in Dermatology

  • Experience working with global CROs or pharmaceutical sponsors

  • Track record in clinical development strategy or regulatory submissions


Key Competencies

  • Dermatology clinical trial oversight

  • Medical monitoring and patient safety

  • Clinical protocol design and strategy

  • Global regulatory compliance and GCP

  • Leadership and cross-functional collaboration


About the Company

Syneos Health is a global biopharmaceutical solutions company that integrates clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial expertise to accelerate the delivery of therapies to patients worldwide. The company operates in more than 110 countries with over 29,000 employees.


💡 Interesting insight:
Syneos Health has supported 94% of novel drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the last five years, making it one of the most influential CROs in global drug development.