Medical Director (Cardiology)

ICON; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Medical Director specializing in Cardiology to lead medical initiatives and guide project teams. This pivotal role involves providing expert medical consultation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and offering operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment where your contributions will shape the future of clinical development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess strong leadership skills, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in Cardiology is required.
• Proven track record in medical leadership within pharmaceutical or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership on project teams.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Skills

Medical Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Operational Management

Education

Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)

Board-Certification in Cardiology

Job description

Medical Director (Cardiology), United States, Remote

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Medical Director (Cardiology) to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Director at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in driving medical initiatives within project teams, guiding strategic direction and decision-making processes, and offering expert medical and scientific guidance, leveraging therapeutic expertise to inform project development.

What you will be doing

1. Providing strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
2. Offering expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
3. Ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
4. Representing the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
5. Providing operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.

Your profile

1. Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Cardiology required.
2. Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
3. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the department effectively.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide operational management in the absence of senior management.
6. Must have a Board-Certification in Cardiology from an accredited university.
7. Should have 1-2 years of experience in clinical research as a Principal Investigator.

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

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.