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Medical Director, Rheumatology

  1. Bucharest
JR123929
  1. Medical & Scientific Affairs
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

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Medical Director, Rheumatology

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 are currently seeking a Rheumatologist to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. As the Medical Director within Rheumatology you will play a pivotal role in providing medical leadership and strategic direction to support the development and execution of clinical research programs.

What you will be doing

  • Providing medical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams on the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical trials.
  • Serving as the primary medical liaison with investigators, key opinion leaders, and regulatory authorities to ensure scientific integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Contributing to the development of clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and other medical and scientific documents.
  • Reviewing and analyzing clinical trial data to support decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Collaborating with medical monitors, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure the safety and ethical conduct of clinical trials.
  • Providing medical input and support for publications, presentations, and regulatory submissions.

Your profile

  • Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with board certification in rheumatology; advanced degree (e.g., PhD) preferred.
  • Several years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related field within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory requirements.
  • Previous experience as a Medical Monitor would be beneficial
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate scientific data and make informed decisions.
  • Commitment to quality, integrity, and ethical conduct in medical affairs activities.
  • Ability to travel

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

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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 organisation. 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 or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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