Medical Director (Cardiology)

ICON San Antonio; Raleigh (NC); A distancia; USD 250.000 - 390.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

LifeWorks & 24/7 support

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Descripción de la vacante

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, seeks a Medical Director (Cardiology) to drive medical initiatives and guide project teams. You will lead medical affairs across your portfolio, delivering strategic direction and expert consultation throughout lifecycles.

The role requires a MD/DO with Cardiology, board certification, and a willingness to travel 10–15%. ICON emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and inclusion while offering competitive compensation and

Formación

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with Cardiology specialization.
• Proven medical leadership and consultation in pharma/biotech settings.
• Board certification in Cardiology is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio and set standards.
• Provide expert medical and scientific guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in medical activities.
• Represent Medical Affairs in business development initiatives.
• Provide operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department.

Conocimientos

Medical leadership

Strategic guidance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Operational management

Travel willingness

Educación

MD/DO with Cardiology

Board-Certification in Cardiology

Descripción del empleo

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%)

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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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.

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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.