Associate Medical Director in Liverpool

We are seeking a clinically active Associate Medical Director to join a growing UK clinical site network. This hybrid role combines hands-on Principal Investigator (PI) leadership (60%) with strategic operational and site expansion responsibilities (40%). You will play a key role in driving high-quality clinical trial delivery, ensuring patient safety, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance, while also supporting the growth, performance, and scalability of the site network across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Principal Investigator / Clinical Delivery (60%)
• Act as Principal Investigator (PI) on assigned interventional clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas (with emphasis on oncology, haematology, and complex chronic disease studies where applicable).
• Ensure full compliance with ICH-GCP, UK regulatory requirements, and study protocols.
• Oversee patient eligibility, informed consent, safety oversight, and medical decision-making.
• Provide medical leadership on protocol feasibility, amendments, and study conduct.
• Lead investigator oversight visits, sponsor interactions, and audit/inspection readiness.
• Support and mentor sub-investigators and site clinicians to maintain high-quality delivery.
• Site Operations & Growth (40%)
• Support expansion of the UK site network footprint, including identification of new site opportunities.
• Contribute to site start-up strategy, feasibility assessments, and pipeline prioritisation.
• Work closely with operations teams to improve recruitment performance, activation timelines, and retention.
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, CROs, and strategic partners.
• Support development of standardised processes across sites to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide clinical input into business development proposals and feasibility pipelines.
• Help shape the medical and operational strategy of the network.

Key Requirements

• GMC-registered physician with active licence to practise in the UK.
• Strong background in clinical trials (industry or academic setting).
• Prior experience as Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator.
• Solid understanding of ICH-GCP, MHRA expectations, and clinical research governance.
• Demonstrated ability to balance clinical responsibility with operational leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage investigators, sponsors, and internal teams.
• Strong organisational and decision-making capability in fast-paced environments.

What This Role Offers

• Hybrid role combining hands-on patient-facing PI work with strategic leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a rapidly growing UK site network.
• Direct impact on trial delivery performance and patient access to innovation.
• High visibility role with influence across clinical operations and business growth.
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on quality and scientific integrity.