Clinical Research Physician

Planet Pharma; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Clinical Research Physician to provide medical oversight for early-phase trials, safeguarding participant wellbeing and ensuring protocol adherence. You will act as PI or co-investigator, conduct screenings, monitor safety, obtain informed consent, and collaborate across clinical, operational, and quality teams to support enrollment through completion.

Experience in clinical practice, GCP knowledge, and strong communication are required; we value hands-on, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical practice experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and clinical research principles.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal or Co-Investigator on clinical studies.
• Conduct participant screening, medical assessments, and eligibility reviews.
• Manage and monitor adverse events and participant safety.
• Obtain and document informed consent in line with GCP standards.
• Provide ongoing medical support during trial participation.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and quality teams.
• Contribute to protocol reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical practice experience

GCP knowledge

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Ability to work fast-paced environment

Education

Medical degree with full registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Ready to leverage your medical expertise in a clinical research career?

As a Clinical Research Physician, you will play a key role in the delivery of early-phase clinical trials, providing medical oversight to safeguard participant wellbeing and ensure adherence to protocols and regulatory standards. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the successful execution of studies from enrolment through to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Principal or Co‑Investigator on clinical studies


• Conduct participant screening, medical assessments, and eligibility reviews


• Manage and monitor adverse events and participant safety


• Obtain and document informed consent in line with GCP standards


• Provide ongoing medical support during trial participation


• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and quality teams


• Contribute to protocol reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Qualified Medical Practitioner with full registration (AHPRA)


• Experience in clinical practice (recent, hands‑on)


• Strong understanding of GCP and clinical research principles (preferred)


• Excellent communication skills and patient‑focused approach


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its headquarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.