What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Medical Imaging position at ICON plc?
Vice President, Medical Imaging - US - Remote
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership, and Integrity.
We are currently seeking a Vice President, Medical Imaging to join our Medical & Scientific Affairs leadership team within ICON Medical Imaging & Cardiac Safety Services. This executive leadership role will serve as a strategic scientific, medical, and operational leader responsible for driving business growth, strengthening sponsor relationships, and advancing ICON’s position as a global partner in imaging, diagnostics, and cardiac safety solutions supporting clinical development programs.
The Vice President, Medical Imaging will engage directly with sponsors through high-level technical, scientific, and medical dialogue while providing leadership oversight across study strategy, solution development, and study delivery. This individual will partner closely with Business Development, Operations, Medical Affairs, and Executive Leadership to support commercial growth, scientific innovation, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships.
What You Will Be Doing
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our Benefits Examples Include
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is 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.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership, and Integrity.
We are currently seeking a Vice President, Medical Imaging to join our Medical & Scientific Affairs leadership team within ICON Medical Imaging & Cardiac Safety Services. This executive leadership role will serve as a strategic scientific, medical, and operational leader responsible for driving business growth, strengthening sponsor relationships, and advancing ICON’s position as a global partner in imaging, diagnostics, and cardiac safety solutions supporting clinical development programs.
The Vice President, Medical Imaging will engage directly with sponsors through high-level technical, scientific, and medical dialogue while providing leadership oversight across study strategy, solution development, and study delivery. This individual will partner closely with Business Development, Operations, Medical Affairs, and Executive Leadership to support commercial growth, scientific innovation, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships.
What You Will Be Doing
- Serve as a senior scientific, medical, and strategic leader for ICON Medical Imaging & Cardiac Safety Services, representing the organization in sponsor engagements, industry interactions, and thought leadership activities.
- Build, expand, and strengthen executive-level sponsor relationships through technical, scientific, and medical dialogue related to study strategy, execution, and oversight of study delivery.
- Drive sustainable business growth through strategic account development, business development support, proposal strategy, bid defense participation, and innovative client solutioning.
- Provide expert guidance on imaging, diagnostics, cardiac safety methodologies, endpoint strategies, study design, operational feasibility, and regulatory considerations supporting global clinical development programs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Operations, Medical Affairs, and Executive Leadership to deliver scientifically robust, client-focused solutions and operational excellence.
- Provide strategic oversight for study delivery, ensuring scientific integrity, quality, operational performance, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction across global programs.
- Lead initiatives that promote innovation, scientific advancement, organizational capability building, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional best practice development.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to support continued growth, differentiation, and evolution of ICON’s imaging and diagnostics capabilities.
- Mentor and develop scientific and operational leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
- PhD or MD required.
- Significant executive leadership experience within clinical research, diagnostics, medical imaging, and/or cardiac safety environments, including experience within both large pharmaceutical organizations and Contract Research Organizations (CROs), with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing global teams.
- Deep expertise in diagnostics, medical imaging technologies, imaging biomarkers, centralized imaging review, cardiac safety methodologies, and imaging endpoint strategies supporting global clinical development programs.
- Proven ability to build and expand sponsor relationships through technical, scientific, and medical dialogue spanning study strategy, execution, and oversight of study delivery.
- Demonstrated success driving business growth through strategic account development, consultative solutioning, proposal strategy, bid defense participation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory considerations, quality requirements, and operational oversight across global studies and multiple therapeutic areas.
- Executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship management skills, combined with a strategic and innovative leadership approach that drives accountability, operational excellence, organizational capability development, knowledge sharing, and long-term client value.
- Live in the United States with ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our Benefits Examples Include
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is 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.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply