Principal Investigator

Job Title: Clinical Research Principal Investigator

Location: Client’s Clinic

As a Principal Investigator, you will join our experienced, multi-disciplinary team at Client’s clinic, leveraging your medical expertise to actively participate in the planning and execution of clinical trials involving both patient and healthy volunteer populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review study protocols and Investigator Brochures to ensure subject safety and assess scientific and operational feasibility.
• Prepare and submit Ethics applications and other regulatory documents as required, and attend Ethics committee meetings when requested.
• Conduct physical examinations and ensure informed consent is obtained from participants.
• Review screening data, ECGs, medical histories, and laboratory results before authorizing subject enrollment in studies.
• Monitor safety data collected during studies, evaluate adverse events, and report serious adverse events in accordance with statutory guidelines.
• Conduct end-of-study physical examinations and follow up on adverse events.
• Review Case Report Forms and notify the Ethics committee upon study completion.
• Provide technical and clinical expertise to support initiatives and inter-departmental goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements, monitor industry trends, and participate in internal committees to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Foster and strengthen client relationships from the Principal Investigator perspective.
• Represent the clinic in collaborative opportunities with regional research, clinical, and academic institutions, and build a network of physician specialists for study contracts.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree with full GMC registration.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification preferred; training will be provided.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-registration clinical experience.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in clinical research (e.g., Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine) preferred.
• Previous experience as a Principal Investigator in clinical research is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Client provides medical malpractice coverage for clinical research activities.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively within our dynamic clinical research team. A proactive approach to customer relations with both internal and external clients and regulatory agencies is essential. Candidates should be adept at managing multiple priorities, exhibit strong organizational skills, and contribute to business development efforts with clients and external partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity: EEO/AA M/F/Vet/Disability