Medical Director

Medical Director (Psychology)

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 will be needed:

• Serve as the Global Clinical Lead and Medical Monitor for one or more studies, including participation on the clinical sub-teams of those programs.

• Contribute directly to the authoring of protocols, clinical study reports, study documents, regulatory documents, and external publications.

• Provide medical review of clinical trial data and medical monitoring of clinical trials.

• Interact with senior management regarding data presentations, trial updates, and discussions of executional and strategic development issues.

• Contribute to strategic discussions related to clinical development plans and indication prioritization.

• In collaboration with Clinical Operations, oversee and coordinate the operational aspects of ongoing projects to ensure time, cost, and quality objectives are met.

• Ensure Clinical Development Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) facilitate effective clinical research programs and comply with clinical, medical, and industry standards.

• Review and contribute to regulatory documents and regulatory interactions as needed.

Your Profile:

• MD with residency training in Psychiatry and extensive drug development experience in psychiatry, including Phase I–III clinical development in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major depressive disorder.

• Five or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a Clinical Development role as a Medical Director.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with and presenting to senior management and external audiences.

• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed work environment.

• Strong leadership and collaborative interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet expected timelines.

• Ability to perform thorough reviews of medical and clinical trial-related documents in a timely manner.

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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