Senior Director, Therapeutic Area (Hepatology)

Sr Director Therapeutic Area (Hepatology)- 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. Senior Director, Drug Development & Consulting – Hepatology At ICON plc, we are driven by commitment to People, Clients, and Performance. We are seeking a strategic Hepatology expert to join our Drug Development & Consulting team in a highly visible, client-facing role. This position offers the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the industry, including CEOs, CMOs, and other Hepatology Therapeutic Area Heads. You will deliver bespoke, asset-centric solutions while shaping Hepatology drug development strategies across the full lifecycle. The Role This is a consultative and advisory role where you will serve as a key scientific partner to both external clients and internal teams. Often acting as the first technical point of contact, you will play a critical role in pre-sales activities, proposal strategy, and long-term partnership development within Hepatology. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic Hepatology drug development program design, delivering tailored, asset-focused solutions across liver diseases including MASLD/MASH, alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and other chronic and rare liver conditions like PBC, PSC, PFIC Own end-to-end protocol development, including design, scientific review, and evaluation for Hepatology clinical trials across Phases I–IV Partner directly with senior client stakeholders (e.g., CMO, TA Heads, Clinical Development leadership) to provide expert guidance on Hepatology development strategy and data interpretation Act as scientific and strategic lead in proposal development, study strategy, and bid defense activities within Hepatology Build and maintain strong relationships with Hepatology key opinion leaders (KOLs), advisory boards, and relevant regulatory authorities Contribute to the development of Hepatology-focused service offerings, supporting innovation and growth in liver disease drug development capabilities Provide training, mentorship, and thought leadership in Hepatology to internal teams and external partners Participate in portfolio reviews, governance discussions, and scientific oversight of Hepatology programs Support operational teams with high-level scientific input, including investigator meetings and Hepatology-specific study discussions Represent the organization at Hepatology congresses and scientific forums to promote clinical excellence and scientific leadership What You Bring Deep, recognized expertise in Hepatology and liver disease drug development Strong understanding of Hepatology clinical trial design, biomarkers, endpoints (e.g., fibrosis staging, histologic and non-invasive markers), and evolving therapeutic landscapes (e.g., MASLD/MASH, alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), cirrhosis, immuno-Hepatology approaches and antiviral therapies) Proven ability to operate in a strategic, client-facing, consultative environment within pharmaceutical or clinical research settings Experience engaging and influencing senior scientific and clinical stakeholders across industry and academia Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex Hepatology data into clear, actionable development insights Collaborative, global mindset with strong cross-functional leadership capability MD required, ideally with specialization or substantial clinical/research experience in Hepatology Additional Information 20- 40% travel (domestic and international) Opportunity to work in a highly visible, impact-driven role shaping the future of Hepatology drug development #LI-MN1 #Li-Remote Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. 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. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. Inclusion and Accessibility ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here . Are you a current ICON Employee? 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