Senior Research Physician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Hexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Alongside clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Are you a GMC registered Doctor who is interested in working in the dynamic clinical research industry?

Are you passionate about improving patient’s lives for the better?

We are currently looking to recruit a Clinical Research Physician for our Synexus Clinical Research site in Hexham, United Kingdom. The medical professional will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH GCP, local regulations, study protocol and company processes. Ensure the medical wellbeing and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. Drive clinical oversight and quality of the studies at the site, or with PI oversight at other sites. Work as part of a team, with focus on positive interactions with sponsors, clients and staff members at the site. Participates and engages in driving delivery of study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site which includes: recruitment, enrolment and retention of study participants. Focuses on own development of skills and expertise and assists with training, mentoring and general support to junior physicians. Generally takes on a more active role giving input into the site processes and sharing best practices gained from years of experience. Manages and oversees various studies simultaneously with the responsibility of PI and sub-I.

Working days, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week, the main priority will always be patient safety. Acting as the principal investigator (PI) or co-investigator for some or all of the studies at the site they have the responsibility for all sponsor research studies while also ensuring ICH/GCP and local regulations are met.

Key responsibilities for a Clinical Research Physician are as follows:

• Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are recruited and monitored for safety and adherence.
• Attends Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Pre-Selections Visits (PSV) and Investigators meetings as required.
• Participates in recruitment initiatives and strategy development to ensure targets are achieved; ensuring recruiting studies enroll according to plan within timelines and targets.
• Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, screen failure rates, safety and retention of participants.
• Interprets protocols and IB.
• Manages and reviews IVRS, CRF/EDC, if applicable.
• Oversees management of investigational medical product (IMP).
• Identifies and reports trends within studies to manage it in light of conduct and outcome.
• Oversees multiple studies and/or studies with higher numbers.
• Cares for and protects the safety of participants through ethical conduct, this should receive the highest priority at all times during all aspects of the study.
• Fulfills and complies with all medical duties, ensuring that clinical trials are performed to acceptable medical, scientific and ethical standards and meet the requirements as per protocol, SOP/COP ICH and local GCP guidelines and regulations.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will require the following skills and experience:

• A valid medical degree within the country of practice with at least 3 years working as a licensed physician, as well as other medical licenses as may be required within the country (e.g. dispensing license).
• Valid registration as a medical practitioner, with a medical license in good standing and with unrestricted ability to practice in place of work, where applicable.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in clinical research with sufficient PI responsibility.
• A valid ICH GCP certificate.
• Exceptional general medical practitioner diagnosis and treatment proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional understanding of medical terminology, drug safety, and interpretation of lab reports.
• Thorough understanding of scientific concepts related to the design and analysis of clinical trials.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Capable of working well under pressure.
• Capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Capable of managing outside agencies in order to fulfill project objectives.
• Self-starter with ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and proficient with the Internet.
• Displays strategic leadership by influencing the site team to deliver on targets.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.