Senior Clinical Research Physician - North London

ICON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in North London is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Physician. You will lead clinical trials, ensuring compliance and the safety of participants while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate is a GMC registered Physician with substantial experience as a Principal Investigator in commercial trials. Competitive salary and various health-related benefits offered, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Annual performance bonuses

Health insurance offerings

Flexible benefits

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered and licensed to practice.
• Experience in commercial clinical trials required.
• Independent medical care for trial participants necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator on clinical trials.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.

Skills

Fully qualified, GMC registered Physician

At least 6 years as a doctor in UK

At least 5 years as a Principal Investigator

Formal GP or specialist qualification

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Physician - North London

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Senior Clinical Research Physician – Accellacare North London (ONSITE), based in Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London.

Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with a fast-growing leading edge Clinical research company and to be involved in the future of medicine across the globe? Accellacare concentrates on phase 2, 3 and 4 clinical trials providing excellent standards of data quality, safety and patient care and ultimately delivering excellent patient experience. We work in close partnership with most big pharmaceutical companies and these are the qualities they look for in a leading Dedicated Clinical Research Trials Organisation.

We are growing our international footprint across the globe and invite you to join us and become part of our success story.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working as a Principal Investigator on Accellacare clinical trials at our site in Mount Vernon Hospital, London.
• Perform Principal Investigator duties as per ICH GCP.
• Develop positive relations with sponsors, clients and monitors as required.
• Provides leadership and guidance across Accellacare UK research sites.
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues and other site staff.
• Support Accellacare Business development activities when required.
• Contributes to a variety of organisational and commercial activities.
• Participate in GMC appraisals/Revalidation scheme as Appraiser if required.
• Perform the UK National Coordinating Investigator role if required.
• Occasionally support the other Accellacare UK research sites, especially Orpington, London if required.
• Comply with ICH/GCP standards and UK clinical trials regulation.
• Interview, screen, enroll and monitor the clinical trial participants.
• Provide medical care for the clinical trial participants.
• Perform study specific tasks (clinical examination and evaluations, review of blood test results, X‑ray results, etc.).
• Ensure that the clinical trials participant safety and wellbeing are protected at all times.
• Ensure excellent standards of patient safety and quality of the service.
• Ensure that Good Documentation Practice is followed at all time.

Skills/qualifications and experience

Fully qualified, GMC registered Physician with a licence to practice.

At least 6 years experience as a doctor in UK since GMC registration.

At least 5 years experience as a Principal Investigator in commercial clinical trials.

Formal GP or specialist qualification will be an advantage.

Benefits of Working in ICON

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

What ICON can offer you

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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