Senior Supervising Radiologist

About the role

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 Senior Supervising Radiologist to join our diverse and dynamic Medical & Scientific Affairs team within ICON’s Medical Imaging group.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical and radiology leadership for sponsor studies, including imaging strategy, protocol design, imaging manuals, read methodology, charters, system requirements, training materials, quality control and independent reviewer processes.
• Partner with Business Development and operational teams to support new business opportunities, bid defenses, capabilities meetings and client relationship development through expert medical and scientific input.
• Represent ICON’s medical, scientific and imaging expertise in internal and external discussions, making independent recommendations that support study quality, regulatory readiness and client success.
• Support responses to requests for proposals and information by providing scientific, medical and technical input that demonstrates ICON’s imaging expertise in clinical trials.
• Provide real-time consultation to internal teams, sponsors, sites and clients on imaging-related scientific and operational questions, including protocol development, radiology case review, contrast use, imaging analysis, read design, application of read criteria and resolution of imaging-related issues.
• Build trusted client relationships by advising on imaging strategy, discussing and resolving study-specific imaging issues, and supporting responses to regulatory authority queries related to study design and radiological assessment.
• Supervise independent read teams, including reader training, ongoing Q&A, performance monitoring, assessment of inter-reader variability, retraining plans and oversight of read quality to support consistent, high-quality image interpretation.
• Oversee imaging reads and provide medical review and guidance to ensure read outputs are clinically appropriate, scientifically sound and aligned with study requirements.
• Contribute to ICON’s scientific credibility through participation in industry forums, imaging standardization initiatives, scientific meetings and external presentations.
• Mentor medical, scientific and operational colleagues to strengthen understanding of imaging endpoints, clinical trial objectives and the role of a CRO in drug development.
• Lead, motivate and advise project and study teams to deliver high-quality imaging and medical/scientific deliverables for clients.
• Guide medical and scientific activities to ensure timely, complete and client-focused delivery across assigned studies and programs.
• Develop capability across medical, scientific and operations teams by translating complex clinical, radiological and drug development concepts into practical study guidance.

Requirements

• MD with fellowship training in radiology is required; additional training or demonstrated experience supporting clinical research is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in neuroradiology and body imaging is strongly preferred.
• Cross‑certification in nuclear medicine is preferred.
• Deep expertise in imaging endpoints for clinical trials, with comprehensive knowledge of drug development, biomarker development, adaptive design, regulatory submission and post‑marketing studies.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory expectations, including ICH‑GCP and relevant regional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, large‑scale projects and influence through scientific credibility, sound judgment and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advise clients, support business development activities and represent ICON in public or scientific forums.
• Live in the US, UK, or Ireland.
• Ability to travel up to 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.