Prüfarzt/Studienarzt (m/w/d)

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.; Lübeck; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. is seeking a Prüfarzt/Studienarzt (m/w/d) for on-site, full-time work in Lübeck.

You will serve as a principal or sub-investigator, overseeing participant eligibility, physical exams, and medical histories in line with study protocols. You will review clinical data, ensure adherence to GCP, national regulations, and internal standards, and lead safety reporting and medical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician with full registration to practice medicine in Germany.
• Experience in clinical research, ideally as investigator or sub-investigator, with knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and national regulations.
• Strong competence in patient assessment, medical documentation, and clinical decision-making with focus on safety and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and conduct of clinical trials as principal or sub-investigator.
• Assess participant eligibility and perform study-related physical examinations.
• Document medical histories and adverse events in accordance with study protocols.
• Review and interpret clinical data, ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Manage safety reporting and medical decision-making for trial participants; collaborate with site team, sponsors, and monitors.

Skills

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Patient assessment

Clinical decision-making

Multidisciplinary collaboration

German language

English for sponsors

Education

MD or equivalent license to practice medicine in Germany

Internal medicine/general medicine specialization

Job description

Company Description

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. is the world's leading organization of fully integrated clinical research sites, operating more than 70 locations with over 200 investigators. The company partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors to conduct clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and combination products that aim to improve human health and wellbeing. Velocity provides unified site solutions that efficiently connect the right patients, investigators, and research staff for trials across the U.S. and Europe. In addition, Velocity runs a technology hub in India that develops innovative systems to leverage extensive site, patient, and performance data, driving a new era of high-quality, efficient clinical research.

Role Description

This full-time on-site Prüfarzt/Studienarzt (m/w/d) role is based in Lübeck and focuses on the medical oversight and conduct of clinical trials. The position involves serving as a principal or sub-investigator, assessing participant eligibility, performing study-related physical examinations, and documenting medical histories in alignment with study protocols. The role includes reviewing and interpreting clinical data, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards, as well as managing safety reporting and medical decision-making for trial participants. The Prüfarzt/Studienarzt collaborates closely with the site team, sponsors, and monitors, participates in ethics committee submissions as needed, and supports the continuous improvement of clinical processes and patient care at the research site.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician (MD or equivalent) with full registration to practice medicine in Germany; specialization in internal medicine, general medicine, or related fields is an advantage.
• Experience in clinical research, ideally as an investigator or sub-investigator, with solid knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant national regulations.
• Strong competence in patient assessment, medical documentation, and clinical decision-making, with a focus on safety and ethical conduct.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research team and to communicate clearly with patients, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines in a structured manner.
• Proficiency in German (spoken and written) and working knowledge of English for interaction with international sponsors and documentation.
• Interest in innovation and data-driven approaches in clinical research; prior experience in outpatient settings or study centers is beneficial.