JUMP TO CONTENT

VP, Therapeutic Area

JR066615

About the role

This vacancy has now expired. Please click here to view live vacancies.

VP, Therapeutic Area (Internal Medicine)

Location: US (Remote)

Position Summary:

This individual will provide general internal medicine, consulting and drug development expertise to ICON's pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, assisting them in the successful development and delivery of their drug development portfolio. The role would entail supporting the development of assets across a broad array of different disease areas which will include, women's health, endocrinology, pediatrics, urology, respiratory as well as rare diseases. This individual will also work closely with members across all functional organizations within ICON. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of drug development experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company, or recent experience in a major regulatory agency. Ideally, the candidate should have lead multiple cross-functional project teams and have been involved in most phases of drug development (preclinical through to Phase III). The ideal candidate may also have post-marketing experience.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic drug development and scientific expertise to client companies
  • Present medical and operational capabilities to clients and develop high-level client relationships
  • Provide mentoring and assist with the supervision of scientific resources and project related personnel.
  • Support business development initiatives, including portfolio reviews
  • Demonstrate leadership and serve as a scientific and drug development expert resource for project teams
  • Support ICON's visibility and position within the CRO industry through publications and presentations at scientific congresses

Qualifications:

  • M.D. or M.D., Ph.D. required with Board Certification in Internal Medicine
  • Experience or knowledge of Women's Health, Endocrinology or Pediatrics would be preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of drug development experience in Biopharmaceutical industry
  • Thorough understanding of drug development, including working knowledge of relevant ICH and GCP guidelines and regulations
  • Record of significant and successful contributions to regulatory submissions, including INDs, NDA, BLAs, and regulatory agency interactions
  • Proven leadership ability, especially in a matrix organization
  • Proficiency in developing, nurturing, and managing partnerships and collaborations with external parties (including but not limited to KOLs, biopharma leaders, and the broader scientific community),
  • Able to work efficiently in a team oriented setting; willing and able to contribute to other work groups internally including Operations, Commercial and Regulatory
  • Able to successfully manage collaborations with consultants, pharmaceutical partners, and other external organizations is desirable
  • Aptitude and interest in serving as a subject matter expert and mentor across the organization
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; experience delivering effective presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
List #1

Day in the life

Female portrait
A Career in Patient Safety: Karina's Journey at ICON

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

11/14/2025

Summary

Karina Espinoza's Journey at ICON Karina Espinoza's career in pharmacovigilance didn't begin with a grand plan. It started with a practical problem during her final year of a PhD in epidemiology, a

Teaser label

Explore a pharmacovigilance career at ICON through Karina Espinoza's story.

Read more
Headshot of female
How Patient Impact Shapes Clinical Operations

Teaser label

Our People

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

11/13/2025

Summary

A Career Built on Patient Impact: Victoria DeVeaugh Geiss's Journey at ICON Victoria DeVeaugh Geiss has spent more than two decades in clinical research, and one thing has stayed constant throughout

Teaser label

Victoria DeVeaugh Geiss shares insights from 20+ years in the industry and why patients remain at the heart of her work.

Read more
Two medics at ICON clinical research clinic
The Strategic Role of Site Selection and Activation in Clinical Trials

Teaser label

Industry

Content type

Blogs

Publish date

10/28/2025

Summary

Precision at the Outset: The Strategic Role of Site Selection and Activation in Clinical Trials The success of any clinical trial begins well before the first patient is enrolled. Behind every sit

Teaser label

Explore the critical role of site selection and activation in clinical trials.

Read more
View all

Similar jobs at ICON

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Salary

Location

US, Lenexa KCIB (PRA)

Department

Full Service - Early Clinical and Bioanalytical Solutions

Location

Lenexa

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Medical & Scientific Affairs

Job Type

Temporary Employee

Description

We are currently seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As an EHS Manager at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-b

Reference

JR139106

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Hanna Pitcairn Read more Shortlist Save this role
Clinical Nurse Reviewer I

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Department

Full Service - Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance

Location

Mexico City

Sofia

Warsaw

Remote Working

Office or Home

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Clinical Operations

Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety

Job Type

Permanent

Description

What you will be doing: Conduct comprehensive reviews of clinical trial protocols, patient records, and medical documentation to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.Coll

Reference

JR138500

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Florencia Pistolesi Read more Shortlist Save this role
SSU CRA

Salary

Location

Brazil, Sao Paulo

Location

Sao Paulo

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Clinical Monitoring

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON Plc. As a key member of our research department, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordina

Reference

JR138529

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Bruna Duarte

Author

Bruna Duarte
Read more Shortlist Save this role
Senior Regulatory Technician

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Location

Mexico City

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Regulatory Affairs

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Senior Regulatory TechnicianLocation: Mexico City only – Office based role (Hybrid)As a   Senior Regulatory Technician you will work with the  Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), and will also

Reference

JR134308

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Elizabeth Davies Read more Shortlist Save this role
Study Review Specialist I

Salary

Location

Mexico, Mexico City

Location

Mexico City

Remote Working

Office Based

Business Area

ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Job Categories

Study Start Up

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Study Review Specialist ILocation: Mexico  (Office Based in Mexico City only)As a Study Review Specialist I you will be responsible for reviewing and approve global Critical Package Documents (CDPs) p

Reference

JR131666

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Elizabeth Davies Read more Shortlist Save this role
Study Site Management Specialist

Salary

Location

Canada, Montreal

Location

Montreal

Remote Working

Remote

Business Area

ICON Strategic Solutions

Job Categories

Site Activation

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently seeking a Site Activation Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Site Activation Lead at ICON, you will advance clinical trial start-up activities by understanding client obj

Reference

JR139033

Expiry date

01/01/0001

Jonathan Holmes Read more Shortlist Save this role
View Jobs

Browse popular job categories below or search all jobs above