Medical Director - Rheumatology

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.

Medical Director - Rheumatology

The Medical Director - Rheumatology/Lupus Scoring will work within a multidisciplinary team to support client deliverables, including grading services for efficacy indices, business development, communication and training:

• Provide input in protocol development/amendment
• Review data to ensure concordance across efficacy assessments
• Perform BILAG and MDAAT grading for each organ system, if applicable 
• Trains study teams (protocol specific training on efficacy tools)
• Start-up activities including site selection and set up
• Data analysis and close out activities
• Interacts with clients and participates in client meetings as necessary to support and maintain new business
• Participates in developing new and existing business
• Other tasks as needed to assist with project or team needs

You are:

A quality focused self-starter with ambition to share your knowledge.

We want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have:

• Medical Degree (MD) and formal rheumatology fellowship training & board certification / specialization with Expertise in SLE is preferred
• Extensive experience with global clinical trials is desired

• Substantial CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical experience including project leadership and interaction with therapeutic and medical experts required
• Ability to present to and train global audiences
• Understands clinical data management systems or electronic data capture software (RAVE and eLAS knowledge preferred)

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of computerized information systems and standard application software (Windows, MS Office)
• Performs duties at a high standard with limited supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of your time

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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