Clinical Research Physician

Job Description

Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.

We employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.

People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast. 

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Medical team in Nottingham as a Clinical Research Physician. As the Clinical Research Physician, you will be responsible for the medical aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials. Managing the process by which a volunteer is screened for a specific study to determine their eligibility to take part in the study and responsible for the everyday running of studies including the welfare of volunteers under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Key responsibilities of a Clinical Research Physician include:

• To act as a medically qualified person responsible for medical aspects of Phase I and II activities
• To manage the process by which a volunteer is screened for a specific study, to determine their eligibility to take part in the study
• To take medical responsibility for the everyday running of studies including the welfare of volunteers under the direction of the Principle Investigator
• To liaise with the Principal Investigators, Lead Scientists and members of the study teams about any medical and/or safety issues arising from a study
• To support the corporate goals by working closely with the Medical Science, Business Development and Marketing Departments
• To comply & adhere to GXP guidelines and regulations as required of this role
• To ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
• Performing a full physical examination for each volunteer
• Conducting or assisting clinical staff in the conduct of other study specific screening activities
• Reviewing all information gathered at pre study visit and confirming volunteer’s eligibility to take part in a study by signing the CRF
• To assist the Senior Research Physician / Principal Investigator with ward duties.
• In the event of a medical emergency occurring during the course of a study, to assist the physician responsible for the study and the clinical staff with the management of the emergency as needed, or to take temporary responsibility for the other volunteers whilst the emergency is being dealt with
• To ensure the volunteers health and welfare takes priority
• Provide study specific training and support to the Operations team prior to, during and after study days (as appropriate to the study) in order to ensure efficient execution of the study and acquisition of quality data
• To work closely with the PI to understand the rationale for study design to facilitate the planning and delivery of individual studies
• Production/review of the protocol, volunteer information and consent form, safety summary and any other documentation in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and other relevant personnel
• Act as study physician on selected studies
• To support the Principal Investigator in discussions with clients
• To participate in the on-call rota once has sufficient experience
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures as required.

This position involves an on-call rota, you will participate in on-call day and night, including weekends and weekday nights, once you have attained sufficient experience. This is a mandatory commitment and is included in the overall salary.

This position also involves overnight medical cover and weekend morning cover, when required. You will receive additional renumeration for this. 

The Candidate

We want to hear from you if you have 

• A full license to practice by the General Medical Council
• A minimum of two years of postgraduate clinical experience which should normally involve direct patient care and experience of prescribing.
• ALS certification preferred but can be obtained in post
• Membership of a medical defence union to include work in the pharmaceutical industry
• A scientific qualification (e.g. BSc) and/or postgraduate medical or scientific diploma or degree (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD, MRCP, MRCPath) is desirable but not essential.

The job may involve the following: 

• Very high concentration of work
• Strict and tight deadlines
• Having to juggle a range of tasks/issues simultaneously
• Working in a hazardous environment with high requirement to follow safety procedures
• Working outside normal working hours
• Needing to respond to client demands

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. 

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. 

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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