Medical Director
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Medical Director
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About this role
Medical Director - Cardiology & Obesity (FSP -Sponsor Dedicated)
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
As a Medical Director at ICON, you will drive medical initiatives within project teams, guiding strategic direction and decision-making processes, and offer expert medical and scientific guidance, leveraging therapeutic expertise to inform project development.
What You Will Do:
You will lead medical affairs delivery across your portfolio, setting standards and developing your team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic medical leadership and guidance on project teams.
- Offering expert medical and scientific consultation throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensuring compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in medical and safety monitoring activities.
- Representing the Medical Affairs Department in business development initiatives.
- Providing operational oversight within the Medical Affairs Department as needed.
Your Profile:
You will bring significant medical affairs experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results.
Required qualifications and experience:
Medical degree (MD or equivalent), with specialization in a relevant therapeutic area preferred.
Experience in cardiovascular outcomes trials or obesity/GLP-1 studies.
Proven track record of medical leadership and consultation within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Advanced proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Based in Argentina, Brazil, or Mexico.
100% remote position.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
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Yes, this Medical Director position at icon is remote, with team members based in Argentina, Buenos Aires, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Mexico, Mexico City. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Medical Director role at icon full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Medical Director role in the 515 ICR Brazil - BRZ department at icon.
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This Medical Director position at icon was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Medical Director
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