Freelance Medical Director – Neurology (Part-Time)
- United States
- Medical & Scientific Affairs
- ICON Strategic Solutions
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We’re seeking a Freelance Medical Director, Clinical Development - Neurology to lead clinical trial execution and contribute to global development strategies on a part-time basis. This contract role runs through December 31, 2025, offering an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in drug development with flexible hours.
What you will be doing:
- Lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of neurology clinical studies.
- Oversee the development of study-related documents, including protocols, regulatory submissions, and publications.
- Guide country and site selection, patient recruitment, and data monitoring to ensure study success.
- Analyze safety and efficacy data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Stay ahead of industry developments by attending scientific conferences and monitoring the competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with regulatory authorities and contribute to BLA/sBLA filings.
You Are:
- MD or MD-equivalent (Residency training highly preferred).
- 5+ years of clinical development experience in neurology.
- Strong knowledge of clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and regulatory processes.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience interacting with regulatory authorities and leading cross-functional teams.
This is a remote, part-time freelance opportunity through December 31, 2025. If you’re looking to make a difference in neurology clinical research with flexible hours, we’d love to hear from you!
At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organization. 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. 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 this form.
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