Medical Director (Cardiology)- United States or Mexico- Remote

ICON is seeking a Medical Director specializing in Cardiology to join our Biotech Medical Affairs team.

As a Medical Director at ICON, you will serve as a key medical and scientific partner to our biotech clients, providing therapeutic expertise throughout the lifecycle of clinical development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership across clinical development programs within Cardiology.
• Serve as a trusted medical partner to biotech sponsors and ICON project teams throughout the study lifecycle.
• Provide medical monitoring and expert consultation on patient safety, eligibility, protocol-related questions, and other clinical issues arising during study conduct.
• Support the interpretation and application of study protocols from a medical and scientific perspective.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Safety, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams to identify and address medical risks that could impact study delivery.
• Provide therapeutic and scientific input into clinical development strategies and study planning.
• Participate in client meetings and provide medical expertise during proposal development, bid defenses, and other business development activities.
• Ensure medical and safety monitoring activities are conducted in accordance with applicable ethical, regulatory, and quality standards.

Your Profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) required.
• US Board certification in Cardiology required.
• Clinical practice experience as a Cardiologist.
• Experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or drug development, ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular medicine and the ability to apply clinical expertise within a clinical research setting.
• Understanding of GCP and the regulatory and ethical requirements associated with clinical trials.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with biotech sponsors, investigators, and global cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment where priorities may evolve as programs progress.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15%, as required.

Rewards & 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