Medical Director Rheumatology- Lupus Scoring

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Role:

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 highly preferred.
• 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 English verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of your time

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.