Johannesburg: Medical Researcher Deputy Director (Specialist Medical Doctor)_JHB posted by Pro Tem
Posted on 2025-07-06 00:00:00
| Employer | Pro Tem |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Medical |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Job Title
Medical Researcher Deputy Director (Specialist Medical Doctor)
Business Unit: Medical Research Department
Geographic Location
Parktown, Johannesburg
Number of Immediate Subordinates/ Direct Reports x 1
Main Purpose of Job
To lead the design, execution, and oversight of all clinical research and development programs within the company. The Medical Research Deputy Director will apply medical and scientific expertise to drive innovation, oversee clinical trial design and execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical products aligned with the organizations strategic objectives.
To oversee the Medical Affairs in the company.
Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities outputs of the position)
Area
Description
Clinical Trial Leadership
– Lead the design and execution of Phase IIV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.
– Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.
Medical Oversight
– Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
– Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.
Regulatory Compliance
– Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
– Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.
Scientific Innovation
– Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
– Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.
Team Collaboration
– Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
– Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
– Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
– Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.
Data Review & – Analyze and interpret clinical data for decision-making,
Interpretation publications and presentations
– Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.
Cross-Functional – Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Medical
Integration – Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory
goals
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
– MBChB/ Medical Doctor with Specialty Qualifications
EXPERIENCE.
– Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trails
– Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added
advantage
– Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous
SKILLS/PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES
– Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
– Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
– High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.
General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)
– Office based most with business travel where and when required.
– Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business
– requirements.
– Own drivers license and transport.
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