Medical Director

Medical Director

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Medical Director, Clinical Research & Development at ICON, you will provide medical leadership and strategic direction to clinical development programs. This role is dedicated to a leading global life sciences organization.

What You Will Do

You will lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, ensuring that study protocols are scientifically sound and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as scientific leader and/or Clinical Research and Development Lead on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Laboratory alert review and management of site inquiries.
• Collaborating with clinical operations, regulatory, and safety teams to drive the successful execution of clinical development programs.
• Review and interpretation of data and analyses from clinical studies including data files and tables/figures/listings as needed.
• Write, review, edit, and QC of applicable documents including synopses, protocols, amendments, clinical study reports, narratives, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, manuscripts, clinical development plans, analysis plans in a manner consistent with applicable scientific and regulatory standards.
• Serve as Medical Monitor for clinical studies.

Your Profile

You will bring significant medical affairs experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.

Required qualifications and experience

• Medical degree (MD) or equivalent qualification - Cardiology MD OR Endocrinology/Diabetes/Obesity or Internal Medicine MDs
• Cardiovascular Outcomes trial experience or obesity/ GLP1 experience is a must for the role
• Extensive experience in clinical research and development,
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on interpreting clinical data and driving evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
• Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

• ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
• If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here .
• Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply