Requirements:Medical Degree MBBS, MD or equivalent
Prior experience as PI/SI on commercial clinical trials
We are also happy to consider candidates who have worked in GP roles who wish to develop a new career working in clinical research
GMC registration and license to practice in the UK
Excellent communication skills
UK based candidates only we are unable to offer visa sponsorship
Role Description
The Research Physician is a Site based role responsible to serve as Principal Investigator/ Sub Investigator on all clinical trials conducted at the site in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , Study Protocols and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Research Physician is primarily responsible for the overall conduct of the study, ensuring participant safety, ethical research practices, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities Medical/Clinical
- Identifying eligible participants, review of inclusion/exclusion criteria, obtaining informed consent, and carefully screening potential subjects to ensure they meet the study criteria.
- Monitoring patient safety- Actively monitoring participants for any adverse events, test results, reporting serious or unexpected events to the appropriate regulatory bodies promptly
- Ensuring the study is conducted ethically, protecting the rights and welfare of participants, and addressing any ethical concerns that arise.
- Patient care and communication
- Drug accountability and dosing of investigational medical products.
- Contemporaneous study data capture
Administrative
- Overseeing data collection procedures, ensuring accurate data recording, and monitoring data quality throughout the trial.
- Attendance and participation in study meetings (SIV, PSV etc.)
- Oversee Ethics / Regulatory Submissions
- Adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and maintaining proper documentation.
- Preparing essential clinical trial documentation, distributing, tracking and filing of documents.
- Complete all mandatory training
Communication
- Communicating study progress to the Medica Central team, sponsor, regulatory agencies, and institutional review boards (IRBs), including timely reporting of significant findings and adverse events.
- Communicate key study information, updates, timelines and targets in a clear and concise manner
- Maintain confidentiality
Management and Reporting
- Leading the research team, delegating tasks appropriately, and providing necessary training to research staff involved in the trial
- Ability to work under own initiative but always as part of the wider research team, maintaining good working relationships
- Ensure study targets are achieved
- Weekly reporting on key study metrics
- Proactive and positive approach to challenges
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£85,614.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
Experience:
- Clinical research: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Guisborough TS14 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
