[Hiring] Medical Director (Oncology/Hematology) @ICON plc

Role Description

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.

What You Will Do:

• Lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.
• Provide strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
• Offer expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
• Represent the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
• Provide operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Oncology or Hematology.
• At least 7 years of clinical practice in Oncology or Hematology (Board Certified Oncologist or Hematologist) OR extensive experience in Oncology/Hematology clinical research (as Investigator, Sub-investigator, Medical Monitor, Safety Physician, etc).
• 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.
• Willingness to work on occasional on-call shifts.

Requirements

• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.