Medical Director (Endocrinology)

ICON plc • Raleigh, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

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 (Endocrinology/Obesity) at ICON, you will drive medical initiatives within project teams, guiding strategic direction and decision-making processes, and offer expert medical and scientific guidance, leveraging therapeutic expertise to inform project development.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with Board Certification in either Internal Medicine or Endocrinology
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the department effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational management in the absence of senior management.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
• Offering expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
• Representing the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
• Providing operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree