ICON plc

Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Cardiovascular Imaging

ICON plc$150K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD degree with 5+ years of experience in Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging expertise
  • PhD in a relevant field with additional cardiac imaging certifications preferred
  • Clinical trial experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic research
  • Familiarity with global clinical trials in cardiovascular outcomes
  • Expertise in imaging modalities like echocardiography and cardiac MRI
  • Knowledge of imaging endpoints and global regulatory requirements
  • Strong ability to lead scientific initiatives and collaborate with teams
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead cardiovascular imaging programs and support protocol and study design
  • Act as subject matter expert on imaging methodologies and biomarkers
  • Advise sponsors and study teams on imaging strategy and data quality
  • Support business development and client presentations with scientific insights
  • Build relationships with sponsors, investigators, and key opinion leaders
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality imaging solutions
  • Oversee independent image reviews and quality management activities
  • Contribute to scientific publications and enhance ICON's industry visibility

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Director Medical & Scientific Affairs - Cardiovascular Imaging

We are currently seeking a Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs 6 Cardiovascular Imaging to join our Medical & Scientific Affairs team within ICON's Medical Imaging division. In this strategic leadership role, you will provide medical, scientific and cardiovascular imaging expertise to support clinical trial design, imaging endpoint strategy, scientific oversight, client engagement, business development activities and delivery excellence across global clinical development programs. You will serve as a trusted advisor to sponsors, investigators and internal stakeholders, helping to shape innovative cardiovascular imaging solutions that support drug, device and diagnostic development.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Provide scientific and medical leadership for cardiovascular imaging programs, supporting protocol development, imaging endpoint strategy, study design and imaging charter development.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for cardiovascular imaging methodologies, imaging biomarkers and image-based endpoint evaluation across clinical development programs.

  • Partner with sponsors and study teams to provide expert guidance on imaging strategy, image acquisition standards, quality oversight and data interpretation.

  • Support business development activities through scientific consultation, proposal development, bid defenses and client presentations.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, investigators, key opinion leaders and industry partners.

  • Collaborate with operational, medical and scientific teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality imaging solutions and services.

  • Provide oversight and guidance for independent image review processes, reader qualification, training and quality management activities.

  • Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, industry initiatives and thought leadership activities that enhance ICON's visibility and reputation.

  • Support responses to regulatory authorities and provide expert input regarding imaging endpoints, methodology and study-specific imaging considerations.

  • Mentor and develop colleagues across medical, scientific and operational functions, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence.

  • Working with the Head of the department on developing mid-term and long-term strategy in cardiovascular imaging area.


Your Profile

  • MD degree with minimum 5 years of practicing or relevant experience is required, including specialized training and demonstrated expertise in Cardiology, with a focus on Cardiac Imaging.

  • PhD in relevant subject area with additional certifications in cardiac imaging will be considered. Minimum 5 years of cardiovascular imaging experience is required

  • Board certification is a preference but not required.

  • Clinical trial experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, CRO and/or academic research programs.

  • Experience supporting global clinical trials in cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, heart failure, structural heart and/or cardiovascular outcomes research.

  • Expertise in cardiovascular imaging modalities, including one or more of echocardiography, cardiac MRI (CMR), cardiac CT, Right Heart Catheterization, and/or nuclear cardiology.

  • Strong understanding of cardiovascular imaging endpoints, imaging biomarkers and their application within clinical development programs.

  • Knowledge of drug development processes and global regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex scientific initiatives and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with sponsors, investigators, key opinion leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Experience supporting business development, client relationship management and strategic growth initiatives.

  • Ability to travel 10%

  • Preferably live in the US, Canada, UK, or Ireland

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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.


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About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of drug development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company specialises in the strategic development, management and analysis of programs that support clinical development. ICON has approximately 15700 employees in 40 countries. The company was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990 and is headquartered in Leopardstown, Dublin. ICON has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1998.
Learn more about ICON plc
Size
39,300 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$332.3 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+26.9%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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