VP of Medical Monitoring

iper Companies is seeking a VP of Medical Monitoring to lead a global medical monitoring organization for a leading clinical research and drug development company. The VP of Medical Monitoring will provide strategic, operational, and people leadership across a large international team of Medical Monitors while driving excellence in medical oversight, resource planning, and organizational growth.
Responsibilities of the VP of Medical Monitoring:
Lead and develop the global Medical Monitoring organization across multiple therapeutic areas.
Manage a large international team of Medical Monitors, including significant personnel based throughout APAC.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for medical monitoring activities across clinical development programs.
Own departmental budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibilities.
Drive operational excellence through workforce planning, performance management, and resource allocation.
Partner with executive leadership to support business growth initiatives and organizational strategy.
Establish and maintain standards to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance across all medical monitoring activities.
Mentor and develop senior leaders within the medical monitoring function.
Collaborate with clinical operations, medical affairs, and executive stakeholders to optimize study execution and patient safety oversight.
Qualifications of the VP of Medical Monitoring:
MD strongly preferred.
CRO experience highly preferred.
Extensive leadership experience within Medical Monitoring, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or Medical Services organizations.
Previous experience managing large global teams across multiple regions.
Experience within both CRO and biotechnology/pharmaceutical environments preferred.
Oncology experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated success managing departmental budgets and P&L responsibilities.
Executive-level leadership experience, including organizational strategy and business planning.
Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and medical oversight processes.
Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing global organizations.
Compensation for the VP of Medical Monitoring includes:
Salary range: $350,000 - $399,000 plus target bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
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.