Head of Medical Monitoring

Piper Companies is seeking a Head of Medical Monitoring to lead and scale a global medical monitoring organization within a growing clinical research and drug development environment. The Head of Medical Monitoring will serve as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and ongoing development of a large international team of Medical Monitors while partnering closely with executive leadership to support organizational growth and client delivery across multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities of the Head of Medical Monitoring:

    • Provide executive leadership for the global Medical Monitoring function, establishing departmental strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality medical oversight across a diverse portfolio of clinical studies.

    • Lead, mentor, and develop a large international team of Medical Monitors across multiple regions, including significant collaboration with teams throughout APAC, while creating scalable processes that support team growth, performance, and career development.

    • Partner with senior leadership to support business growth initiatives, resource planning, organizational strategy, and client engagement efforts while maintaining accountability for departmental budgets, financial performance, and overall operational effectiveness.

    • Oversee medical monitoring standards, study support activities, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and consistency across therapeutic areas, including a substantial oncology-focused portfolio.

Requirements of the Head of Medical Monitoring:

    • MD strongly preferred with extensive experience supporting clinical development programs and medical monitoring activities within a CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or combination environment.

    • Proven track record leading large global teams, including direct management of senior-level medical professionals and geographically dispersed organizations.

    • Experience owning departmental budgets, resource allocation strategies, operational planning, and P&L responsibilities within a clinical research or life sciences organization.

    • Executive leadership experience in positions such as VP of Medical Monitoring, SVP Medical Monitoring, Global Head of Medical Monitoring, Head of Medical Affairs Operations, Executive Director Medical Services, or similar senior leadership roles.

    • Oncology expertise preferred due to the scale of the oncology business, though candidates with strong leadership experience across other therapeutic areas will also be considered.

Compensation for the Head of Medical Monitoring:

    • Salary range: $350,000 - $399,000

    • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Medical Monitoring, Head of Medical Monitoring, Global Medical Monitoring, Medical Director, Clinical Development, CRO, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Executive Leadership, Medical Affairs, Drug Development, Clinical Operations, Global Team Leadership, Medical Oversight, Clinical Research, Resource Planning, P&L Management, Budget Ownership, APAC Leadership, Clinical Trials, Strategic Leadership, Medical Services, Life Sciences

This job opens for applications on 11/11/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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