Medical Director - Neurology

Icon Clinical Plc; Lazio; In loco; EUR 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ICON is seeking a Medical Director in Neurology for the Rome, Italy location. The role requires leading medical affairs activities, guiding project teams on clinical issues, and ensuring studies meet ethical and regulatory standards.

The candidate will bring substantial neurology expertise, 2+ years in clinical research, and strong leadership and communication skills to interact with sponsors and sites, while traveling ~10% as needed.

Competenze

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with Neurology board certification.
• Minimum 2 years in clinical research within academia, pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO.
• Strong ability to review and interpret clinical data and communicate findings.
• Proven track record of medical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and ethical standards in clinical research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to represent the department effectively.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Mansioni

• Guide ICON project teams on clinical issues, ensuring studies adhere to highest ethical principles and legal standards.
• Provide therapeutic and drug development expertise, interacting with sponsors and investigative sites on protocol medical issues.
• Contribute to investigator meeting presentations, review study documentation, oversee safety data reviews, and support Business Development efforts.

Conoscenze

Neurology

Clinical Research

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Travel Availability

Formazione

MD or equivalent

Neurology Board Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical Director, Neurology 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. At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives. Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development. That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Support: Guide ICON project teams on clinical issues, ensuring studies adhere to the highest ethical principles and legal standards.
• Expertise & Interaction: Provide therapeutic and drug development expertise, interacting with sponsors and investigative sites on protocol medical issues.
• Presentations & Documentation: Contribute to investigator meeting presentations, review study documentation, oversee safety data reviews, and support Business Development efforts.

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) & Board Certification in Neurology: Essential.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Clinical Research within academia, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other CRO industries.
• Skills: Strong ability to review and evaluate clinical data with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a world-class Medical Affairs team.
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference in Neurological therapies.
• Enjoy a supportive culture focused on growth and development.
• Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Neurological therapies at ICON.

Benefits of Working in ICON

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

Rewards & Benefits

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

• 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 and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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

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

SummaryLocation: Poland, Gdansk; Italy, Rome; Spain, Madrid; Hungary, Budapest; UK, Reading; Romania, Bucharest; Portugal, LisbonType: Full time

Medical Director - Neurology - Rome, Italy