Medical Director, Rheumatology

About the role

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. Its Central Review Services unit, part of the MD group, provides lupus clinical trial development and expertise in other complex autoimmune indications such as Sjogren's disease and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, including screening eligibility review and data review and adjudication. As Medical Director, Rheumatology, you will drive medical initiatives within project teams, guide strategic direction and decision-making, and give expert medical and scientific guidance. You will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting client deliverables, including grading services for efficacy indices, business development, communication and training.

Key responsibilities

• Provide input in protocol development and amendment
• Review data to ensure concordance across efficacy assessments
• Perform BILAG and MDAAT grading for each organ system, if applicable
• Train study teams on protocol-specific efficacy tools
• Handle start-up activities including site selection and set-up, and data analysis and close-out activities
• Interact with clients and take part in client meetings to support and maintain new business
• Participate in developing new and existing business and perform other tasks as needed for projects or teams

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD) and formal rheumatology fellowship training and board certification or specialization; 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
• Ability to present to and train global audiences
• Strong knowledge of computerised information systems and standard application software (Windows, MS Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• Understanding of clinical data management systems or electronic data capture software (RAVE and eLAS knowledge preferred)
• Ability to perform duties at a high standard with limited supervision

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical, dental and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways