Psychiatrist/Clinical Research Physician

Overview

Join to apply for the Psychiatrist/Clinical Research Physician role at MAC Clinical Research. MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) with 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 teams in Merseyside, Liverpool. Our studies cover 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. This role is suitable for Psychiatrists interested in exploring an alternative to NHS or private sector clinical practice with advantages in work-life balance.

The core hours of work are 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, with occasional variation depending on 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of Sub Investigator/Principal Investigator where delegated
• Provide medical care and oversight of clinical trial participants in Neuroscience/Adult Psychiatry/Old Age Psychiatry/Psychedelic clinical trials
• Ensure trial procedures are completed in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and the protocol
• Provide training on Psychiatric scales for other clinical staff
• Review medical records of potential study participants
• Remain proactive during participant study visits, including 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 in various clinical activities as required
• Perform psychiatric scales as required by study protocols
• Attend Investigator Meetings IM, Site Initiation Visits SIV and Pre Study Selection Visits PSSV as required
• Provide training to the clinical/recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required
• Ensure GMC revalidation requirements are met to retain license to practice
• Maintain awareness of data issues and patient drop-out rates, taking corrective action

Leadership and Management

• Participate in sponsor and regulatory audits as required
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and customers
• Contribute knowledge to inform study protocol development and trial setup
• Provide practical help and guidance to other staff
• Instill confidence in patients, customers and colleagues
• Share knowledge and provide training to the clinical/recruitment teams when required

Commercial Awareness and Targets

• Maintain awareness of key customers and market competitors
• Share ideas from previous work environments to enhance current role
• Be aware of site KPIs and contribute to meeting targets
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance to customers/colleagues
• Identify opportunities for self-development

Recruitment

• Assist with recruitment strategy with the Envision team as a therapy area specialist
• Maintain awareness of data issues and patient drop-out rates, taking 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
• Comply with MAC policy on equality and diversity
• Maintain professional qualifications and continuous development
• Adhere to SI 2004 no 1031 and amendments and Good Clinical Practice
• Follow MAC SOPs, guidelines and policies
• Practice data protection standards and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain initiative and personal responsibility, liaising with team members and managers
• Represent MAC professionally to customers

Physical, Work Environment, Travel

• 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 reflects experience
• Health Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 6 years)
• Your birthday off work

MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates who want to fulfil their potential. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and supports 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.

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