Medical Monitor

ICON plc • Burlington, PE

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About The Position

At ICON Strategic Solutions, the Medical Monitor works in a sponsor-dedicated model supported by ICON’s global expertise. The role leads medical affairs delivery across a portfolio, sets standards, and develops the team. It provides strategic medical leadership and expert medical and scientific guidance to project teams throughout project lifecycles, while ensuring medical and safety monitoring activities meet ethical, legal, and regulatory standards. The role also represents the Medical Affairs Department in business development and provides operational oversight as needed.

The position calls for significant medical affairs experience and a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results. A medical degree (MD or equivalent) is required; specialization in a relevant therapeutic area is preferred. Travel is approximately 10% as required. Employment is contingent on having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent).
• Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Strong 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%).
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Specialization in a relevant therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
• Offer expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
• Represent the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
• Provide operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.
• Lead medical affairs delivery across the portfolio, set standards, and develop the team.

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