Remote Cardiology Medical Director — Strategic Leader

KCR Placement; Center Square (PA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global EAP (LifeWorks)

Life assurance

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, seeks a Medical Director (Cardiology) to drive medical initiatives and guide strategic direction across project teams. You will lead medical affairs delivery, provide expert consultation, and ensure regulatory compliance while representing the department in business development.

Will travel ~10–15% as needed. Join ICON to lead high-performing teams, apply therapeutic expertise, and contribute to innovative clinical

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with Cardiology specialization.
• Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Operational management experience in absence of senior management.
• Board-certified in Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs delivery across the portfolio and set standards.
• Provide expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring.
• Represent the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
• Provide operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.

Skills

Cardiology

Medical leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Operational management

Education

MD or equivalent

Board-Certified in Cardiology

Job description

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, seeks a Medical Director (Cardiology) to drive medical initiatives and guide strategic direction across project teams. You will lead medical affairs delivery, provide expert consultation, and ensure regulatory compliance while representing the department in business development.

Will travel ~10–15% as needed. Join ICON to lead high-performing teams, apply therapeutic expertise, and contribute to innovative clinical