Clinical Research Physician

About this Role

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Research Physician to join our Early Phase Clinical Unit (EPCU) in London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in early-phase clinical research, contributing to the development of innovative therapies while ensuring the highest standards of participant safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity.

As a Clinical Research Physician, you will provide medical oversight for studies involving healthy volunteers and patients participating in early-phase clinical trials. You will work closely with multidisciplinary research teams, acting as a Clinical Investigator and helping to deliver high-quality clinical research in accordance with ICH-GCP standards.

In this role you will:

• Serve as a Clinical Investigator during clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, data integrity, and compliance with ICH-GCP and study protocols.
• Provide medical oversight and support for clinical studies of investigational and marketed pharmaceutical products conducted within the EPCU.
• Conduct pre-study medical assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations, and determine volunteer suitability for study participation and panel enrolment.
• Ensure study participants provide fully informed written consent prior to participation.
• Review and interpret clinical data, including vital signs, ECGs, laboratory results, adverse events, and other safety parameters.
• Participate in an on-call rota, providing medical support outside standard business hours.
• Maintain proficiency in Advanced Life Support (ALS), and respond effectively to medical emergencies within the unit.
• Assist with or perform the administration of investigational medicinal products, as required.
• Monitor, assess, communicate, and manage adverse events and other clinical findings throughout study conduct.
• Prepare and present safety information at study and safety review meetings.
• Perform study-specific clinical procedures and assessments as required.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong patient and client-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional and matrix teams.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet competing deadlines in a demanding clinical setting.

Experience & Knowledge

• Relevant post-graduate clinical experience.
• Understanding of International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) principles.
• Interest in, or willingness to act as, a Sub-Investigator on selected early-phase clinical studies.
• Previous experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical medicine, clinical pharmacology, or acute care settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB, MD, or equivalent).

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a current Licence to Practise.

• Current ALS certification.

• A genuine interest in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Medicine, with willingness to undertake postgraduate study in these disciplines.

• Why Join Us?

• This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of new medicines at the earliest stages of clinical research. You'll work alongside experienced research professionals in a collaborative environment, gaining exposure to cutting-edge clinical studies while advancing your career in Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Medicine.