Medical Director - Early Phase Clinical Research Unit

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to lead our team of physician principal investigators in the conduct of early phase clinical trials. The Medical Director will play a critical role in overseeing medical aspects of trial conduct, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and medical standards, and providing medical expertise to support study design, implementation, and interpretation of results.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the physician principal investigators and medical staff.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of clinical trials.

• Mentor and develop medical staff to enhance their clinical research skills and capabilities.

Medical Oversight

• Serve as the primary medical expert for early phase clinical trials, providing guidance on study design, protocol development, and medical monitoring.

• Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and other medical documents.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and medical ethics standards.

Clinical Trial Conduct

• Oversee the screening, enrollment, and medical management of study participants.

• Monitor the safety and well-being of trial participants, including review of adverse events and protocol deviations.

• Collaborate with clinical operations teams to resolve medical issues and ensure timely study completion.

Scientific Input and Collaboration

• Collaborate with sponsors and external experts to provide medical input on study concepts, endpoints, and data interpretation.

• Stay abreast of scientific advancements and emerging trends in early phase clinical research to inform study design and strategy.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company SOPs throughout the conduct of clinical trials.

• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits as needed, providing medical expertise and support.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with board certification in a relevant specialty.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research, with a focus on early phase clinical trials, including 2 years in a management role.

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated track record of successful leadership in a clinical research setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Prior experience in a CRO environment required.

• Ability to obtain Utah state medical licensure

• Ability to work daily from our Salt Lake City Clinic.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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