Clinical Trial Medical Reviewer (CNS Studies)

This consulting opportunity supports one or more CNS clinical trials by providing independent medical review, protocol oversight, and clinical guidance to investigative sites. The role helps ensure patient eligibility, protocol compliance, and overall study quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient eligibility before randomization to ensure protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria are met.
• Verify diagnoses and supporting clinical documentation.
• Provide medical guidance to investigative sites on protocol-related clinical questions.
• Review clinical documentation and case report forms (CRFs) to support study quality.
• Serve as an independent medical reviewer across one or more CNS clinical trials.

Qualifications

• MD (Psychiatrist) preferred, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with significant psychiatric clinical trial experience.
• Direct clinical experience treating patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, and/or binge eating disorder.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, or research-site clinical trials, including protocol interpretation, patient eligibility review, and CRF assessment.
• CNS clinical research experience is required; psychiatric therapeutic expertise is strongly preferred.

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About Provisions Group

Provisions Group is a Franklin, Tennessee-based IT consulting and staffing firm that helps organizations solve business challenges through technology, talent, and strategic execution. The company partners with clients across multiple industries, providing experienced consultants, project teams, and executive technology leaders who deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

The Role

Provisions Group is seeking an experienced Fractional CIO / Strategic Technology Advisor to provide executive-level technology leadership for a growing organization.

This strategic advisory role focuses on assessing the current technology landscape, aligning IT priorities with business objectives, and guiding long-term technology investments across infrastructure, systems, data, analytics, and governance.

This is not a hands-on technical support or infrastructure management position.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy

• Provide fractional CIO-level leadership and strategic technology guidance.
• Assess the organization's technology landscape and identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop practical technology roadmaps aligned with business growth.
• Evaluate existing platforms, systems, and technology investments.
• Align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives.

Data & Analytics

• Provide guidance on enterprise data strategy and analytics.
• Evaluate reporting platforms and future-state analytics capabilities.
• Help the organization leverage data more effectively for business decision-making.

Executive Advisory

• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize technology initiatives.
• Recommend vendors, platforms, governance models, and operational improvements.
• Mentor and support existing IT leadership.
• Help determine future technology leadership needs as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CIO, VP of IT, Head of Technology, vCIO, or senior technology executive.
• Experience developing enterprise technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of data strategy, analytics platforms, and executive reporting.
• Experience evaluating technology investments and providing executive-level recommendations.
• Ability to mentor IT leaders and support organizational maturity.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fractional, advisory, or consulting capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting organizations in the construction, engineering, architecture, professional services, or other project-based industries.
• Broad knowledge of infrastructure, enterprise applications, business operations, and technology governance.

What This Role Is Not

• Hands-on technical support
• Desktop support or infrastructure management
• Software development or CTO engineering leadership
• Data engineering or data science

This position focuses exclusively on executive technology leadership, strategic planning, and business alignment.

Engagement Model

The engagement begins as a part-time fractional consulting role through Provisions Group with flexible hours based on client needs.

There is potential for the engagement to expand over time as the client's technology leadership requirements evolve.

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About the Company

A private equity-backed, global pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an Interim General Counsel to provide executive legal leadership during an eight-month maternity leave cover. Operating internationally, the company requires an experienced legal executive to support strategic business initiatives across commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.

The Role

Reporting directly to the US-based CEO, the Interim General Counsel will serve as the company's senior legal advisor, overseeing legal strategy while supporting the executive team and Board. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on legal execution across complex global commercial and corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Governance

• Advise the CEO, Board, and executive team on legal, commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
• Oversee corporate governance across the global group.
• Develop and implement legal strategy aligned with business objectives.

Commercial & Corporate Law

• Lead complex cross-border commercial contract negotiations and drafting.
• Structure strategic partnerships and licensing agreements.
• Manage complex legal disputes and employment matters.

Legal Operations

• Lead legal operations initiatives and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel where required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Counsel.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or supply chain organizations.
• Strong expertise in cross-border commercial contracts and corporate governance.
• Ability to advise executive leadership on legal risk and regulatory matters.
• Proven experience operating in a fast-paced global environment.

Compensation

• Paid fixed-term contract (8 months).

Time Commitment

• Part-time (4 days per week).
• Initial 8-month fixed-term contract.

Application Process

For more information, contact:

Amanda Chard
Head of Interim Legal Search, Marsden
amanda.chard@marsdengroup.com

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About Cambia Health Solutions

Cambia Health Solutions is a health insurance organization dedicated to creating a person-focused and economically sustainable healthcare system. With more than 100 years of history, the company partners with providers, members, and communities to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and outcomes through innovation and clinical excellence.

The Role

The Associate Medical Director / Medical Director provides executive clinical leadership for behavioral health utilization management across multiple lines of business. Working with cross-functional leaders, the role oversees clinical review processes, develops behavioral health policies, and ensures high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This position partners with internal leadership and external providers to improve behavioral health outcomes, optimize utilization management programs, and support the organization's long-term healthcare transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical oversight for behavioral health utilization management activities.
• Conduct prior authorization, appeal, and post-service medical reviews.
• Perform physician case reviews requiring medical judgment.
• Provide peer-to-peer consultations with healthcare providers.

Strategy & Program Development

• Assist in developing behavioral health policies and utilization management programs.
• Support long-term planning, goals, and strategic initiatives for integrated behavioral health services.
• Monitor program performance and implement operational improvements.

Operations

• Oversee behavioral health operational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor utilization trends and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient behavioral health services.

Collaboration

• Partner with the Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in medical policy development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate utilization management decisions with providers and stakeholders.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations, medical advancements, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah.
• Board Certification in General Psychiatry or Child Psychiatry (both preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of health plan utilization management and/or case management experience.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health treatment and utilization management.
• Experience collaborating with hospitals, provider groups, or integrated delivery systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with healthcare regulations, reimbursement models, and population health.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in both General Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry.
• Experience conducting medical case reviews.
• Knowledge of health insurance regulations, parity legislation, and accountable care models.
• Leadership experience managing clinical teams or healthcare initiatives.

Compensation

Associate Medical Director

• Expected hiring range: $217,600 – $294,400 annually
• Bonus target: 25%

Medical Director

• Expected hiring range: $238,850 – $323,150 annually
• Bonus target: 30%

Time Commitment

• Part-time
• Maximum of 12 hours per week

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About Genesis MedTech

Genesis MedTech is a Singapore-based medical technology company focused on making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible. The company develops and commercializes innovative solutions across surgical, cardiology, and vascular intervention specialties while partnering with global medtech innovators to advance value-based healthcare.

The Role

Genesis MedTech is seeking a Global Medical Advisor to provide strategic clinical leadership for its Surgical Solutions business. The advisor will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to guide product strategy, clinical adoption, evidence generation, surgeon engagement, and commercial growth across global markets.

This role is suited for an accomplished surgeon with deep expertise in minimally invasive surgery who can bridge clinical practice with product innovation, regulatory strategy, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as the company's senior medical advisor for surgical practice and clinical strategy.
• Translate clinical needs into product requirements and workflow improvements.
• Advise executive leadership on improving surgical outcomes, efficiency, and patient safety.
• Represent the company with surgeons, healthcare executives, regulators, and strategic partners.

Product Strategy

• Partner with product, R&D, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams to shape the product roadmap.
• Identify opportunities for new products, indication expansion, and platform enhancements.
• Provide guidance on surgical technologies including robotics, imaging, energy systems, navigation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support competitive assessments and product differentiation strategies.

Medical Affairs & Clinical Evidence

• Support the company's clinical evidence generation strategy.
• Contribute to clinical trial design, registries, post-market studies, and health economic initiatives.
• Assist with publications, conference presentations, and scientific engagement.
• Ensure clinical claims remain scientifically and regulatorily compliant.

Commercial & Market Development

• Support global commercial strategy and product positioning.
• Participate in customer meetings, distributor training, investor presentations, and strategic partnerships.
• Help identify target clinical segments and regional growth opportunities.
• Provide clinically accurate support for sales and marketing initiatives.

Surgeon Engagement & Education

• Build relationships with global key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and surgical societies.
• Lead advisory boards, innovation workshops, and hands-on training programs.
• Support surgeon education, certification pathways, and centers of excellence.
• Develop scalable adoption strategies for new surgical technologies.

Regulatory & Quality

• Provide clinical input for regulatory submissions and risk assessments.
• Support post-market surveillance and complaint investigations.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to maintain patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with completed surgical training.
• Significant experience in General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, HPB Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, or a related specialty.
• Strong expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic, or image-guided procedures.
• Experience working with medical device companies, product development, medical affairs, or clinical advisory boards.
• Strong understanding of global surgical practice and healthcare systems.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks including CE Mark, FDA, MDR, and post-market clinical evaluation.
• Ability to build relationships with healthcare leaders, surgeons, and strategic partners.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a medical technology company.
• Experience with surgical robotics, digital surgery, AI, or advanced surgical technologies.
• Active or recent practice at a leading academic or high-volume clinical center.
• Experience with clinical research, publications, and medical society leadership.
• Familiarity with hospital procurement, reimbursement, and health economics.
• Proficiency in additional European or Asian languages.

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About PsychPlus

PsychPlus is a digital-first mental healthcare provider focused on transforming access to psychiatry and therapy services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company delivers both in-person and virtual care through a combination of clinical expertise and technology, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of mental health needs.

The Role

PsychPlus is seeking an experienced Fractional General Counsel to provide executive-level legal leadership on a part-time or contract basis. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, overseeing legal affairs, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and enterprise risk management.

The successful candidate will help support the company's continued growth by providing practical legal guidance, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and partnering closely with leadership and external counsel on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Compliance

• Provide strategic legal counsel aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, telehealth requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across the organization.
• Develop practical strategies to mitigate business and compliance risks.
• Advise leadership on emerging legal and regulatory developments.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements.
• Oversee vendor, partnership, employment, contractor, licensing, technology, and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
• Support commercial transactions and business initiatives through legal review.

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

• Advise on physician practice operations and healthcare regulations.
• Provide guidance on HIPAA, telehealth regulations, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and related compliance requirements.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and policy development.

Corporate Governance

• Advise executive leadership on governance, corporate structure, and regulatory obligations.
• Support board meetings and governance documentation.

Litigation & Outside Counsel

• Manage legal disputes, claims, and investigations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and specialized legal matters.
• Evaluate litigation strategies and settlement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant healthcare law expertise.
• Extensive experience supporting physician group practices.
• Previous experience as a General Counsel, Fractional General Counsel, or senior in-house healthcare counsel preferred.
• Deep knowledge of HIPAA, healthcare regulatory compliance, telehealth laws, corporate governance, employment law, and commercial contracting.
• Experience supporting high-growth healthcare organizations or digital health companies is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and business judgment.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership.

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About Vaco by Highspring

Vaco by Highspring is a talent and consulting firm that connects organizations with experienced professionals across accounting, finance, technology, operations, and other business functions. This opportunity is with one of its healthcare clients seeking interim executive accounting leadership within a Medicare Advantage and managed care environment.

The Role

The Interim Director of Accounting will lead accounting operations and financial reporting related to revenue and medical costs for a growing healthcare organization. The role partners closely with cross-functional leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while supporting strategic business initiatives.

This executive will oversee the accounting team, manage financial close processes, support audits and regulatory reporting, and drive continuous process improvements across the finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Financial Management

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee accounting operations related to revenue and medical costs.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Ensure accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Lead statutory and regulatory financial reporting efforts.
• Support audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance initiatives.

Revenue & Medical Cost Accounting

• Oversee accounting for Medicare and Medicaid premiums.
• Manage accounting for member premiums, medical claims, IBNR reserves, provider capitation, risk-sharing settlements, incentives, pharmacy expenses, and other medical costs.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Claims, Pharmacy, Contracting, Compliance, and Actuarial teams to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA certification.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of health plan, managed care, or health insurance accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting operations and financial reporting.

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About IOP Publishing

IOP Publishing (IOPP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Physics (IOP), an international scientific charity, professional body, and learned society dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of physics.

As a leading scientific publisher with annual revenues of approximately £80 million, IOP Publishing works with researchers, libraries, and scientific societies worldwide to publish journals, conference proceedings, and scientific information across physics, materials science, astronomy, bioscience, and environmental science. Operating profits are reinvested to support the Institute of Physics and the global scientific community.

The Role

IOP Publishing is seeking an experienced Chair of the Board to provide strategic leadership during a period of continued transformation within scholarly publishing.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chair will lead the Board in setting strategic direction, overseeing organizational performance, strengthening governance, managing risk, and ensuring long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will also serve as a key liaison between the Board and the Institute of Physics' Council, helping maintain strong governance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Board Leadership

• Lead the Board to ensure effective governance, oversight, and collective accountability.
• Chair Board meetings and establish agendas focused on strategy, performance, governance, and risk.
• Foster an effective Board culture that encourages constructive discussion and sound decision-making.

Strategy & Performance

• Guide the development of the organization's long-term strategy.
• Oversee delivery of strategic objectives and shareholder expectations.
• Monitor organizational performance and support sustainable growth.

Financial Oversight & Governance

• Oversee financial performance, enterprise risk management, and internal controls.
• Support strong governance practices and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in the Institute of Physics' Remuneration Committee.

Executive Partnership

• Build a productive working relationship with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Provide support, guidance, and constructive challenge to executive leadership.
• Serve as the primary link between the Board and the Institute's Council.

Board Development

• Lead Board succession planning and performance evaluations.
• Promote high standards of governance, ethics, diversity, inclusion, research integrity, and ESG responsibility.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Significant experience as a Board Chair or senior Non-Executive Director.
• Extensive knowledge of academic or scholarly publishing.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and shareholder accountability.
• Experience overseeing organizational strategy, financial performance, and enterprise risk.
• Ability to provide independent judgement and constructive challenge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and organizational purpose.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong understanding of the evolving scholarly publishing landscape.
• Experience leading organizations through industry transformation.
• Ability to build consensus and facilitate high-quality Board discussions.

Recruitment Process

Candidates will be asked to submit:

• Current CV or résumé.
• A supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining their suitability for the role and the value they would bring as Chair.
• Contact details for a professional referee.

Shortlisted candidates will participate in interviews with members of the Institute of Physics and the IOP Publishing Board.

Timeline

• Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
• Shortlisting: 14 August 2026
• Panel Interviews: September 2026
• Appointment Confirmed: October 2026
• Board Term Commences: November 2026

Compensation & Commitment

• Initial three-year appointment.
• Approximately 20–25 days per year.
• Compensation of approximately £30,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to lead the Board of one of the world's most respected scientific publishing organizations during a pivotal period of strategic transformation.

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