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Medical Director (Neurology)

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Medical Director (Neurology)

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid: Office/Remote)

About ICON plc:
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence. We are committed to driving innovation through a culture of inclusion, performance, and purpose. Join us in shaping the future of medical research and development.

Role Summary:
We are currently seeking a Medical Director (Neurology) to join our expert Medical Affairs team. In this high-impact role, you will provide medical leadership and strategic guidance across clinical projects. You will serve as a subject matter expert in Neurology, ensuring clinical quality, regulatory alignment, and scientific rigor throughout all phases of development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert medical and scientific consultation across all phases of project development.

  • Deliver strategic leadership on clinical trial design, protocol development, and project direction.

  • Ensure medical and safety monitoring processes are compliant with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.

  • Represent the Medical Affairs function in internal and external business development opportunities.

  • Offer operational management and departmental leadership support in the absence of senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree (MD) with board certification in Neurology.

  • Proven clinical practice experience as a Neurologist.

  • Demonstrated leadership in a medical or scientific role within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.

  • Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in clinical research.

  • Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

  • Experience providing strategic and operational oversight within a medical organization is highly preferred.

Work Arrangement:

  • This role is remote with the possibility of periodic onsite engagements.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

  • Comprehensive health insurance options tailored to support you and your family.

  • Retirement planning tools and options for long-term financial stability.

  • Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks), offering 24/7 access to mental, emotional, and physical well-being services.

  • Life assurance and a range of flexible, country-specific benefits such as:

    • Childcare vouchers

    • Bike-to-work schemes

    • Discounted gym memberships

    • Health assessments

    • Subsidized public transport

Diversity & Inclusion:
ICON is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.