Senior Research Physician – Greater Manchester

Pulsejobs.com; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Physician to lead clinical trials in Greater Manchester. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards while supporting participant safety and data integrity. You will collaborate with senior staff and have the opportunity for professional growth through mentorship and training. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and health benefits. If you're passionate about clinical research and eager to make a significant impact, this is your chance to shine in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Health benefits

Paid DBS application

Subsidised company events

Enhanced family policies

Qualifications

• Medical Degree with full GMC registration and a license to practice required.
• 1-3 years of experience in clinical trials or research, preferably in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Investigator in executing clinical trials and ensuring participant safety.
• Participate in trial feasibility assessments and contribute to business development.

Skills

Clinical trial operations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Mentorship

Patient safety

Education

Medical Degree

MSc or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Research Physician
Location: Greater Manchester
Hours per Week: Permanent – Full time
Rate: £70 000

Join our esteemed client as a Research Physician to support the successful execution of clinical trials. This role is crucial in ensuring that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with regulatory, ethical, and sponsor protocols, following Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). The Research Physician will collaborate with senior staff to ensure trial integrity, participant safety, and adherence to study guidelines. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in clinical research, providing training, mentorship, and experience in leading trials across community-based research sites.

What will your responsibilities be?

1. 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.
2. 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.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Medical Degree with full GMC registration and a license to practice.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in clinical trials or research, with exposure to leadership or mentorship roles.
• 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 therapeutic areas such as Obesity, dementia, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Interest in pursuing further academic qualifications, such as a MSc, PhD in a relevant field.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days
• 1 Occasion Day each year
• Health benefits
• Paid DBS application
• Subsidised company events and gatherings
• Enhanced family policies

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.