Medical Monitor - Oncology

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Our client, a full-service CRO, has been a specialist in oncology for over 40 years. With more than 350 early-phase cancer trials completed, they have the experience and expertise to drive successful clinical outcomes.

Their mission is to develop new cancer treatments that can make cancer a manageable disease. The company operates globally, with their European operations based in London, and continues to focus on delivering cutting-edge research that could change the future of cancer treatment.

Your Role as Oncology Medical Monitor

In this role, you will provide medical and safety oversight for clinical trials in oncology, ensuring scientific and client goals are met. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing medical expertise to guide best practices and maintain high standards in clinical research.

• Provide scientific and medical guidance to project teams, ensuring clinical trials meet scientific and client objectives
• Act as Medical Monitor for multiple clinical studies, overseeing protocol questions, patient eligibility, safety evaluations, and data reviews
• Serve as the pharmacovigilance physician for assigned trials, ensuring safety assessments and safety reports are managed in coordination with the Safety Desk
• Collaborate with professionals in biostatistics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs
• Contribute to clinical trial documentation, including protocols, informed consents, case report forms, study reports, and publications
• Train staff on oncology drug development and clinical trial monitoring, sharing relevant medical knowledge
• Participate in new project proposal development and presentation defences, providing oncology expertise

Experience and qualifications for the Oncology Medical Monitor role

We are looking for an experienced oncologist who is passionate about advancing cancer care and has a strong background in clinical trials.

• Board Certified MD in Oncology/Hematology or equivalent certification
• PhD in a relevant research field
• At least 5 years of recent clinical experience in oncology
• Proven experience in participating in clinical trials
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical research processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team of experienced oncologists
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Proficient in computer applications and fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including occasional overnight stays

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience as an investigator in cancer clinical trials
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Medicine
• Pharmacovigilance experience
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements
• Experience in a small to mid-sized CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical company
• GMC registered with a Licence to Practise

Perks and benefits:

• Work remotely from the UK or selected EMEA locations (Scandinavia, Spain, Ireland, Italy)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and collaboration with leading oncology experts