Medical Director

ICON plc • Cambridge, MA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Director (Psychiatry) at ICON Strategic Solutions works in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. The role drives medical initiatives within project teams, guides strategic direction and decision-making, and provides expert medical and scientific guidance to inform project development.

The Medical Director serves as Global Clinical Lead and Medical Monitor for one or more studies, contributes to clinical and regulatory documents and publications, and reviews clinical trial data. The position also involves engaging with senior management, contributing to clinical development strategy, coordinating project operations with Clinical Operations, and ensuring clinical development procedures meet relevant standards.

Requirements

• MD with residency training in Psychiatry.
• Extensive psychiatry drug development experience, including Phase I–III clinical development in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major depressive disorder.
• Five or more years of pharmaceutical-industry experience in a Clinical Development role as a Medical Director.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with and presenting to senior management and external audiences.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed work environment.
• Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet expected timelines.
• Ability to thoroughly review medical and clinical trial-related documents in a timely manner.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Clinical Lead and Medical Monitor for one or more studies, including participation in clinical sub-teams.
• Author and contribute to protocols, clinical study reports, study documents, regulatory documents, and external publications.
• Conduct medical review of clinical trial data and provide medical monitoring of clinical trials.
• Interact with senior management on data presentations, trial updates, and executional and strategic development issues.
• Contribute to strategic discussions about clinical development plans and indication prioritization.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to oversee and coordinate ongoing project operations so time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Ensure Clinical Development Standard Operating Procedures facilitate effective clinical research and comply with clinical, medical, and industry standards.
• Review and contribute to regulatory documents and regulatory interactions 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