Senior Director, Drug Development Services – Cardiometabolic

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design of strategic solutions for Cardiometabolic drug development, delivering customized, asset-focused approaches for liver diseases.

• Take ownership of comprehensive protocol development, encompassing design, scientific evaluation, and review for Phase I–IV clinical trials.

• Provide guidance to senior client stakeholders on strategies for Cardiometabolic development and the interpretation of data.

• Lead the creation of proposals, formulate study strategies, and oversee bid defense initiatives.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with Cardiometabolic key opinion leaders (KOLs), advisory boards, and regulatory bodies.

• Develop service offerings centered around Cardiometabolic solutions while fostering innovation and growth in the drug development of liver diseases.

• Offer training, mentorship, and thought leadership to both internal teams and external partners.

• Engage in portfolio reviews, governance discussions, and provide scientific oversight.

• Assist operational teams through high-level scientific insights, investigator meetings, and study discussions.

• Represent ICON at Cardiometabolic congresses and scientific gatherings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive and recognized expertise in the drug development of Cardiometabolic and liver diseases.

• Strong comprehension of Cardiometabolic clinical trial design, biomarkers, endpoints, fibrosis staging, histological and non-invasive markers, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a strategic, client-facing, consultative capacity within pharmaceutical or clinical research environments.

• Proven experience in engaging and influencing senior scientific and clinical stakeholders in both industry and academia.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of converting complex Cardiometabolic data into actionable insights for development.

• Collaborative mindset with a global perspective and robust cross-functional leadership abilities.

• MD degree is required, preferably with a specialization or significant clinical/research experience in Cardiometabolic diseases.

• Must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is located.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Access to retirement and pension plans.

• Life assurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and resources for wellbeing.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.

• Potential for 20–40% domestic and international travel.

• A highly visible role focused on making a significant impact in shaping the future of Cardiometabolic drug development.