Medical Monitor

About the role

As a Medical Director, Clinical Research & Development at ICON, you will provide medical leadership and strategic direction to clinical development programs. We are looking for a board-certified professional with experience in monitoring Obesity/GLP-1 studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, ensuring that study protocols are scientifically sound and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory, and safety teams to drive the successful execution of clinical development programs.
• Develop and review clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and other key study documents.
• Interpret clinical trial data and provide medical insights to inform decision-making and guide clinical development strategies.
• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders to support clinical development initiatives.
• Lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD) or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience in clinical research and development, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on interpreting clinical data and driving evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%).

Benefits

• 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.

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