Psychiatrist/Clinical Research Physician

MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We also own a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health.

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Physician/SAS Speciality Psychiatrist Doctor to join our dedicated team in Merseyside, Liverpool.

Our studies run across a broad range of diagnostic areas, including addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and bipolar disorders. No prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical trials is necessary, as full training will be provided and you will be working alongside other experienced colleagues. This role would be ideal for Psychiatrists interested in exploring an alternative to NHS or private sector clinical practice, in a sector that offers significant advantages in work-life balance.

The core hours of work are 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. However, there are occasions when hours of work may vary depending upon study needs.

The focus of this role is to fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator and Principal Investigator in clinical research studies in compliance with the protocol and ICH/GCP.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Full and current GMC registration (essential)
• Minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience in Psychiatry (essential)
• Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (essential) for eg MRCPsychiatry or Diploma in Psychiatry
• CCT/ on GMC specialist register for Psychiatry (desirable)
• Experience in Drug Addiction or Psychedelics (desirable)
• Pharmaceutical experience (desirable)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical activities:

• Fulfil the role of Sub Investigator/Principal Investigator where delegated.
• Provision of medical care and oversight of clinical trial participants in Neuroscience/ Adult Psychiatry/ Old Age Psychiatry/ Psychedelic clinical trials.
• Ensure trial related procedures are completed in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and in compliance with the protocol.
• Provide training on Psychiatric scales for other clinical staff
• Review medical records of potential study participants.
• Remain proactive in participants study visits, including taking informed consent, physical examinations and other clinical procedures.
• Ensure that study documentation is completed, signed off, and actioned, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate source notes.
• Review medical reports and lab results.
• Assist clinical staff members in various clinical activities as required.
• Perform variety of psychiatric scales as required by study protocols
• Attend Investigator Meetings (IM), Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and Pre Study Selection Visits (PSSV) as required.
• Providing training to the clinical/ recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.
• Ensure that GMC requirements for revalidation are met appropriately to retain license to practice.
• Maintain awareness of chat and screen fails and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.

Management:

• Review source documents.
• Participate in sponsor and regulatory audits as required.
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and customers.
• Contribute knowledge of area(s) of specialism to inform study protocol development and trial set up

Leadership

• Provide practical help and guidance to other staff.
• Instil confidence in patients, customers and colleagues.
• Providing training to the clinical/ recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.

Commercial Awareness and Contribution to Targets

• Maintain an awareness of our key customers and market competitors.
• Share ideas from previous work environments to enhance current role.
• Maintain an awareness of site KPI’s and contribute positively to meeting these targets.

Professional development

• Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance to customers/colleagues.
• Ensure that GMC requirements for revalidation are met appropriately to retain license to practice.
• Identify opportunities for self-development.

Recruitment:

• Assist with the development of recruitment strategy with the Envision team as a therapy area specialist.
• Maintain awareness of chat and screen fails and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Keep up to date with study status, ensuring each stage is optimised.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local GPs, Consultants and service providers.

General:

• Share experience and knowledge with colleagues as appropriate and in an appropriate manner.
• Compliance with MAC policy on equality and diversity
• To maintain professional qualifications required for the role, including continuous personal development
• To work to the requirements of SI 2004 no 1031 and amendments thereof, which includes Good Clinical Practice
• To work according to MAC SOPs, guidelines and policies
• To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of patient and business related data.
• To maintain a high level of initiative and personal responsibility, liaising appropriately with team members and managers to ensure your job role is efficiently carried out
• To support the aims of MAC and to represent MAC appropriately in a professional way to all our customers

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS:

• Dealing with bodily fluids.
• Long periods looking at a computer screen.
• Meeting deadlines and working within strict timelines.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.
• Ability to travel to national/international meetings.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary in keeping with pharmaceutical industry standards that will reflect experience
• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years\’ service)
• Your birthday off work

MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to fulfil their full potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.

Please email maccareers@macplc.com should you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments to be made throughout this selection process. This will enable us to accommodate your request as necessary.