Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Imaging

ICON plc

Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs overseeing imaging for clinical trials. Supporting business development with imaging expertise and promoting services for metabolic diseases.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBlue Bell • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific expertise and guidance to the Commercial Development and Operations teams within IMC
Serve as a scientific expert and point of contact for customers, offering insight and support as needed
Review and provide scientific input on imaging charters, site-facing materials, and sponsor-facing reports
Ensure projects are designed and implemented appropriately to meet all required imaging endpoints
Represent the organization at scientific conventions by delivering presentations, participating in panels, and contributing to imaging standardization initiatives
Collaborate with the Marketing division to highlight key differentiators in imaging services for metabolic diseases
Conduct sales presentations and maintain strong client relationships, supporting the RFP and RFI processes
Act as an internal consultant, offering technical and scientific training and support to team members
Contribute to defining requirements for the development of proprietary imaging software for metabolic diseases
Travel up to approximately 10%, both domestically and internationally
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PHD degree in a relevant field such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is required
Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry supporting imaging for clinical trials
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with a focus on translating scientific findings into actionable insights
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives across the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisscientific expertiseimaging chartersclinical trialsimaging software developmentscientific inputpresentation skillstechnical training

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementinfluencestrategic initiatives

Certifications

PhD