Medical Director, Oncology / GI Subspecialty

Parexel is hiring a full-time Medical Director, Oncology / GI Subspecialty in Topeka, Shawnee County — a senior clinical leadership opportunity for an oncology physician ready to shape the science behind global cancer research.

About the Role

As Medical Director, Oncology / GI Subspecialty at Parexel, you will provide the medical and scientific direction that guides oncology and gastrointestinal clinical development programs from concept through delivery. Based on-site in Topeka, Shawnee County, you will partner with sponsors and cross-functional teams to design, safeguard, and advance studies that bring new cancer therapies closer to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer expert medical leadership across oncology and GI subspecialty clinical trials spanning every phase of research.
• Contribute to compound development strategy, including study planning and clinical program design.
• Author, review, and refine protocols to strengthen scientific quality and feasibility.
• Deliver medical monitoring and support pharmacovigilance activities to protect participant safety.
• Collaborate with feasibility, operational, and sponsor teams to keep programs aligned with their therapeutic goals.
• Serve as a trusted scientific advisor on GI and broader oncology indications.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialized expertise in oncology and gastrointestinal disease.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical development, medical monitoring, or drug safety within a research or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong command of clinical trial methodology, protocol development, and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with sponsors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to work full-time, on-site in Topeka, Shawnee County.

About Parexel

Parexel is a global leader in clinical research with deep roots in oncology and hematology. Over the past five years, the company has contributed to more than 1,000 oncology and hematology clinical projects, supporting work that ranges from clinical development planning and feasibility through protocol optimization, medical monitoring, and pharmacovigilance. With a presence across every phase of clinical research and experience in virtually every indication, Parexel offers a setting where medical experts help translate scientific insight into meaningful therapies.

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