Lead Clinical Trials Physician - Research & Mentorship

Pulse Healthcare; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Paid DBS application

Subsidised company events

Enhanced family policies

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Senior Research Physician in Greater Manchester to support the successful execution of clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance in line with ICH-GCP. You will work with senior staff to maintain study integrity and sponsor guidance across community sites.

You will lead trial activities under senior PI supervision, assist with feasibility assessments and cost reviews, contribute to proposals, and help with training,

Qualifications

• Medical Degree with GMC registration and license to practice.
• 1–3 years experience in clinical trials or research with leadership/mentorship exposure.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and protocol adherence.
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and ethical standards in clinical research.
• Exposure to obesity, dementia, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Interest in pursuing MSc/PhD in a relevant field.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days
• 1 Occasion Day each year
• Paid DBS application
• Subsidised company events and gatherings
• Enhanced family policies

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) team in executing clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and data integrity; act as a Principal Investigator for designated trials under senior PI guidance; and assist with competency checks and staff reviews, ensuring team members are current with the required training and certifications.
• Participate in trial feasibility assessments and protocol reviews, collaborating with sponsors and internal teams to assess site capabilities and study requirements; contribute to business development by identifying research opportunities and assisting in proposals and business cases; and support the team in reviewing trial costs and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical trial operations

Regulatory compliance

GCP familiarity

Education

Medical Degree with GMC registration

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Senior Research Physician in Greater Manchester to support the successful execution of clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance in line with ICH-GCP. You will work with senior staff to maintain study integrity and sponsor guidance across community sites.

You will lead trial activities under senior PI supervision, assist with feasibility assessments and cost reviews, contribute to proposals, and help with training,