Description
ICON is seeking a Medical Director, Rheumatology to drive medical initiatives within project teams, guiding strategic direction and decision-making processes, and offer expert medical and scientific guidance. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to support client deliverables, including grading services for efficacy indices, business development, communication, and training.
Responsibilities:
- Provide input in protocol development/amendment
- Review data to ensure concordance across efficacy assessments
- Perform BILAG and MDAAT grading for each organ system, if applicable
- Train study teams (protocol-specific training on efficacy tools)
- Participate in start-up activities, including site selection and set-up
- Participate in data analysis and close-out activities
- Interact with clients and participate in client meetings as necessary to support and maintain new business
- Participate in developing new and existing business
- Other tasks as needed to assist with project or team needs
Requirements:
- Medical Degree (MD) and formal rheumatology fellowship training & board certification / specialization with Expertise in SLE is preferred
- Extensive experience with global clinical trials is desired
- Substantial CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical experience, including project leadership and interaction with therapeutic and medical experts
- Ability to present to and train global audiences
- Understanding of clinical data management systems or electronic data capture software (RAVE and eLAS knowledge preferred)
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of computerized information systems and standard application software (Windows, MS Office)
- Performs duties at a high standard with limited supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of your time
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