Director, Medical Affairs

·     ICON is looking for a Director, Medical Affairs to

·     Provide functional oversight in the absence of Medical Monitor staff
Represent the MA team in business development activities
Support Medical Monitors and MA team members with provision of deliverables to sites/sponsors
Facilitate close collaboration  between the MA group and other internal ICON functional groups,as well as with sponsor medical teams

Job Functions/Responsibilities

·     Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

·     As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

·    As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

·     Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international, if required

·     Oversee daily aspects of Medical Affairs operations, including work distribution, resource management, participation in internal and external audits, and supervision and mentoring of Medical Affairs operational staff

·      Provide line management to MA Managers, MA Specialists, MA Administrative Assistants and/or Clinical Research Physicians and Medical Directors in Medical Data Review Unit

·      Assist Medical Monitor team with business development proposals, including costings for MA services, and client presentations as needed

·     Collaborate with MA Leadership Team to develop and implement training plan for new and existing MA team members, and ensure staff training needs are met and documented appropriately

·    Oversee periodic review of Medical Affairs SOPs/WPs and implement changes as required

·     Support collaborative relationships between MA staff, study sites and  internal ICON teams in support of contracted projects

·    Assist VP, Medical Affairs in ensuring departmental revenue and margin targets are met

·    Assist Lead Global MMs with financial oversight of projects assigned to them

·  EEnsure periodic project review meetings are conducted and documented, and assist as necessary with addressing action items

·   Represent MA at internal and external audits.  Ensure audit preparedness for MA staff

Supervision

·      Provide direct line management to MA Managers, MA Specialists, MA Administrative Assistants and/or CRPs and Medical Directors in Medical Data Review Unit ( MRU)

·     Set clear goals and objectives for reporting staff

·      Act as mentor to Medical Affairs Specialists, Managers, Administrative Assistants and/or MRU Physicians

·     Develop reporting staff skills, encourage growth and provide regular performance feedback

·     Oversee process development within MA team

Experience/Skills

·     To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Demonstration of professional demeanor, judgement, and discernment in interactions with clients, colleagues, and internal ICON staff

·    Excellent organizational and time management skills

·    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· StSrong presentation skills

·    Strong computer skills

·A  Ability to make independent, timely appropriate decisions, liaising with the MM staff as necessary