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Medical Director (Gastroenterology)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Ethical Standards And Conduct
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    Communication
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    Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in relevant therapeutic area
  • Board Certified or country equivalent certification in Gastroenterology
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Gastroenterologist
  • Minimum of 2 years Clinical Research experience within Academia, Pharmaceutical, Biotech or other CRO industry

Requirements:

  • 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

Job description

Medical Director (Gastroenterology) - Mexico- REMOTE

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.


We are currently seeking a Medical Director (Gastroenterology) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Director at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in driving 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.


What you will be doing

  • 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.

Your profile

  • Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in relevant therapeutic area required

  • Must be Board Certified or have country equivalent certification in Gastroenterology

  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Gastroenterologist

  • Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years Clinical Research experience within Academia, Pharmaceutical, Biotech or other CRO industry.

  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide therapeutic expertise to sites and sponsor companies

  • Up to 20% travel as needed- Will need to fly to US on occasion for meetings.

  • Role is based in the Mexico

*** Please submit your CV in English.*******

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • 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

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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