Medical Director (Cardiology)- United States or Mexico- 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 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. Working within a fast-paced, client-focused environment, you will partner closely with sponsors and cross-functional project teams to provide medical oversight, support clinical development strategy, and help navigate the medical and scientific considerations that arise throughout study delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with emerging and established biotech companies, bringing your clinical Cardiology expertise into clinical research while helping sponsors advance important cardiovascular programs.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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.

** This is a remote role.

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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.

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Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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