Pharmaceutical Physician – London-based

Medpace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in London is seeking several Pharmaceutical Physicians to provide strategic leadership for clinical trials. You will manage safety issues, contribute to reports, and help develop new projects. Applicants must hold an M.D. and have clinical trial experience. The role offers a hybrid work environment with flexible conditions and a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. degree or equivalent. Board certification and current medical licensure are preferred.
• Must have prior clinical trial research experience.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical-related clinical research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials.
• Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts.
• Manage safety issues in clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Medical expertise

Safety issue management

Education

M.D. degree or equivalent

Board certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking several Pharmaceutical Physicians to join our dynamic team in London. The Pharmaceutical Physician will have overall responsibility for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for the successful planning, execution, and reporting of clinical trials. Additionally, this role acts as the Medpace internal medical expert and will serve as a medical resource for the review, presentation, and interpretation of results in the Clinical Study Report. The Pharmaceutical Physician will also be involved in the development of new clinical projects, including study design, protocol, and project plans as required.

Therapeutic Areas

• Psychiatry
• Pediatric / Neuromuscular Neurology
• Oncology (solid tumor)
• Hepatology
• Dermatology
• Metabolic / Endocrinology

All Physicians have hybrid WFH flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management and expertise for clinical trials.
• Contribute medical expertise to study reports, regulatory documents, and manuscripts.
• Manage safety issues in clinical trials and work closely with associates in evaluation and assessment of the trials.
• Participate in new business development through proposal and sponsor meetings as requested.
• Coordinate with other departments in all phases of the studies and trials, including feasibility assessments, design processes, educational efforts, management of medical information, and reviewing and editing medical documents.
• Follow specific research‑related protocol and lead others in strict adherence to the policies.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. degree or equivalent. Board certification and current medical licensure are preferred.
• Must have prior clinical trial research experience.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical‑related clinical research is preferred.

Travel

Up to 20%.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full‑service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I–IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas, including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti‑viral and anti‑infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company‑sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability and compatibility.

Next Steps

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.