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Medical Director

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Roles & Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Advanced English proficiency

Requirements:

  • 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

Job description

Medical Director (Early Phase)

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 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • 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.

Your Profile:

  • 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.

  • Advanced English proficiency

  • Medical Monitoring experience highly preferred

  • 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.

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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.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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