Medical Director, Ireland ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
ICON Clinical Laboratories is seeking a US - or EU-based Medical Director to join our Medical Affairs team supporting clinical trial testing globally. The individual filling this position may act as a license holder for more than one ICL laboratory and must be qualified by training and experience to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for a Director of a High Complexity Laboratory as defined by the College of American Pathologists. Our laboratories hold both CAP and ISO15189 certifications as appropriate.
Responsibilities include providing clinical and operational leadership to ensure that clinical, regulatory, quality, and patient and staff safety standards are met, as well as addressing specific requests for individual trial sponsors. Individuals with a specialty and licensure in Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry are especially desirable.
The Role
As the Medical Director of a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory, you are responsible for the overall oversight, management, and direction of medical and scientific aspects of the laboratory operations. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, guides clinical decision-making, and ensures that the laboratory's testing services meet the highest standards of quality and patient care.
* Medical Oversight & Leadership: Provide clinical oversight and medical guidance for laboratory testing, ensuring all results and diagnoses are accurate and medically appropriate.
* Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments), CAP (College of American Pathologists), and Joint Commission standards.
* Staff Development & Training: Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of laboratory personnel.
* Quality Assurance & Improvement: Lead the implementation and oversight of quality assurance programs and initiatives such as the ICL Global QC Harmonization scheme and the monthly monitoring of KPI's at each lab.
* Clinical Consultation & Collaboration: Provides scientific, technical and/or medical expertise to other departments within ICON laboratories including the specialty laboratory, project management, and business development departments.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Medical Director of a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory. Duties may evolve over time, and additional responsibilities may be added as needed.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours. We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.