Medical Director

ICON plc

11d • Remote

About The Position

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We are currently seeking a Medical Director to support the medical monitoring of our Early Phase Clinical trials. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and oversee clinical trials, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data and contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies and treatments.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD) or (DO)
• Extensive experience in clinical research and development, ideally as a Principal Investigator for Early Phase clinical trials
• Clinical Practice Experience, ideally in general medicine.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Monitoring experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, ensuring the safety of subjects and the integrity of trial data.
• Collaborating with clinical operations, regulatory, and safety teams to drive the successful execution of early phase clinical studies.
• Developing and reviewing clinical study protocols, study reports, and other key study documents.
• Interpreting clinical trial data and providing medical insights to inform decision-making and guide clinical development strategies.

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

What This Job Offers

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