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At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Job Opportunity: Medical Director - Oncology (Global Medical Affairs Team)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Director with a specialization in Oncology to join our dynamic global Biotech Medical Affairs team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, playing a crucial part in both our project teams and the broader company mission. Your expertise will be essential throughout the entire project life cycle, from partnering with global Business Development on requests for information to participating in bid defense meetings, enhancing our reputation as the partner of choice for our clients.

Location: This position is flexible and can be based remotely anywhere in the continental U.S. or at any of our U.S. ICON offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Protocol Development: Contribute to the creation of protocols and other study-related documents.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with regulators, key opinion leaders, senior management, and clients in meaningful discussions.

• Training Delivery: Provide training to external project teams and ICON colleagues.

• Medical Data Review: Evaluate medical data on indications, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and other issues to ensure project deliverables are met.

• Expert Consultation: Share your medical expertise at investigator meetings, kick-off meetings, and client meetings.

• Safety Oversight: Collaborate with our Drug Safety teams to assess Serious Adverse Events and develop Safety Management Plans, Pharmacovigilance Plans, and Risk Management Plans.

• Client Relationship Management: Maintain a strong consultative relationship with clients throughout the project life cycle.

• Medical Monitoring: Oversee medical monitoring activities.

Qualifications for Success:

• Medical Credentials/Experience: Clinical Oncologist with adult solid-tumor experience is highly preferred. Board Certification (Oncology) or equivalent also preferred.

• Industry Experience: Prior experience working within a CRO, Biotech, or Pharma company is highly desirable.

• Therapeutic Expertise: Essential experience in the relevant therapy area, ideally with phase II-III studies, either in industry or as an Investigator.

• Scholarly Contributions: Experience in writing clinical study reports, poster presentations, and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals is preferable.

Why ICON?

At ICON, we are committed to your success, providing continuous training, development, and support to ensure you thrive in your role. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a significant impact.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of Oncology and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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