Medical Director

IRE

77d • Remote

About The Position

Medical Director - Cardiology & Obesity (FSP -Sponsor Dedicated) 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 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 specialization in a relevant therapeutic area preferred.
• Experience in cardiovascular outcomes trials or obesity/GLP-1 studies.
• Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Advanced proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Based in Argentina, Brazil, or Mexico.
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.
• 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree