ICON

Medical Director (Cardiology)

In short

Medical Director (Cardiology) role at ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, working remotely in the US. The position leads medical affairs delivery across a portfolio, providing strategic medical leadership, scientific consultation, and regulatory/ethical oversight on project teams, plus business development representation. Requires an MD with Cardiology specialization, Board-Certification in Cardiology, proven medical leadership experience in pharma/biotech, and willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

Medical Director (Cardiology) - US - 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.
As a Medical Director (Cardiology) 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 Cardiology required.
•Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within 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.
•Must have a Board-Certification in Cardiology from an accredited university.
•Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10-15%).
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.

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