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Job description
Medical Director (Neurology)- United States- 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.
We are currently looking for a Medical Director specializing in Neurology to join our global Medical Affairs team.
As a Medical Director 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. Medical Directors are granted the opportunity to take their experience and expertise farther than ever before, while never losing sight of the goal - improving the lives of real patients in the real world. Being a Medical Director is more than just your average opportunity; it's a chance to make a difference on a grander scale.
What You Will Do
You will lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.
Medical Monitoring
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.
Reviewing medical data on the indication, inclusion / exclusion criteria and other medical issues to ensure our overall project deliverables are achieved
Representing the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives, investigator meetings and project kick-off meetings.
Providing operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.
Your Profile
You will bring significant medical and clinical research expertise and a passion for driving research forward.
Required qualifications and experience
Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Neurology required.
Board Certified in Neurology
Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or CRO space preferred.
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.
Experience working with phase II-III studies either in industry or as an investigator is highly preferred.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
This position can be home based anywhere in the United States.
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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 (
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Who can apply
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