Medical Director, Nephrology
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Medical Director guiding nephrology medical affairs and clinical research at ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and CRO organisation. Providing strategic medical leadership across pharmaceutical and biotechnology project lifecycles.
Responsibilities:
- Lead medical affairs delivery across the portfolio, setting standards and developing the team.
- Provide strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
- Offer expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
- Review medical data on the indication, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and other medical issues to achieve project deliverables.
- Represent the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives, investigator meetings, and project kick-off meetings.
- Provide operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.
Requirements:
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Nephrology.
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Nephrology
- Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or CRO space preferred.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the department effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to provide operational management in the absence of senior management.
- Experience working with phase II-III studies either in industry or as an investigator is highly preferred.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Benefits:
- 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
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