Medical Director (Neurology)

ICON; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director specializing in Neurology to lead medical initiatives within project teams. This role involves providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards, and offering expert consultation throughout project lifecycles. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in clinical development. With a commitment to work-life balance and well-being, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment where your expertise can thrive.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Leave Entitlements

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Flexible Optional Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in Neurology and have clinical practice experience.
• Proven record in medical leadership within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical Leadership

Neurology Expertise

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Job description

Medical Director (Neurology) - Raleigh, NC - 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 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:

• 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:

• Medical degree (MD) with specialization in neurology is a must.
• Clinical practice experience as a Neurologist is required.
• Must be board-certified in Neurology.
• 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.

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 designed to be competitive within each country and 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 organization. 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.