Vice President, Medical Affairs (Psychiatry)

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

• We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

• Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

• As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you'll be doing: 

• Serve as the primary medical and scientific strategic lead supporting psychiatry-focused clinical study opportunities, including business development and proposal support, and bid defense meetings.

• Act as the go to medical expert in psychiatry, providing expert medical and scientific input on clinical development programs for both internal teams and external customers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute on study design, protocol development, and patient recruitment strategies.

• Provide strategic medical and scientific input for psychiatry-related consulting projects.

• Drive awareness of Premier's leadership in the psychiatry/neurology space by participating as a SME in marketing activities and scientific engagement opportunities.

What we are searching for:

• An MD with a board certification in psychiatry and at least 3-5 years of clinical practice experience.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 5 years in clinical development, preferably within a sponsor organization.

• Expert-level knowledge of psychiatry (see above) drug development (device experience is a plus) and GCP regulations.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• A strategic mindset with strong business acumen and a commitment to upholding industry ethics and scientific standards.  

• Ability to travel up to 50%

Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $260,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status