Medical Director
About the role
Medical Director - Cardiology & Obesity (FSP -Sponsor Dedicated)
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.
As a Medical Director at ICON, you will drive 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 Do:
You will lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.
Key responsibilities include:
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:
You will bring significant medical affairs experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.
Required qualifications and experience:
Medical degree (MD or equivalent), with specialization in a relevant therapeutic area preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular outcomes trials or obesity/GLP-1 studies.
Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Advanced proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Based in Argentina, Brazil, or Mexico.
100% remote position.
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 about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request .
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