Research Physician

Location: Northwest / Hybrid

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026

About the role

The Research Physician will support the successful execution of clinical trials within EMS Healthcare’s Clinical Research Division. This role ensures trials are conducted in compliance with regulatory, ethical, and sponsor protocols, following Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP). The physician will collaborate with senior staff to maintain trial integrity, participant safety, and adherence to study guidelines, while receiving training, mentorship, and experience in leading trials across community‑based research sites.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Oversight: Support the Principal Investigator (PI) team in executing clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and data integrity; act as a PI for designated trials under senior PI guidance; assist with competency checks and staff reviews.
• Trial Feasibility and Strategy: Participate in feasibility assessments and protocol reviews, collaborate with sponsors and internal teams to assess site capabilities, contribute to business development by identifying research opportunities, and support review of trial costs and contracts.
• Clinical Governance: Ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory and ethical standards, and sponsor protocols; support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews; stay current on clinical trial developments and best practices.
• Support and Mentorship: Provide clinical and operational support to PIs and research teams; develop mentoring skills to guide junior staff and promote consistent trial delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate effectively with sponsors, regulatory authorities, and ethics committees; collaborate with internal teams, including the EMS Healthcare Medical Advisory Committee, to improve service delivery.
• Operational Efficiency: Help ensure smooth trial operations across community‑based sites, including recruitment and study coordination; contribute to the development and refinement of operational protocols and quality systems; attend sponsor and client meetings as required.

Requirements

• Medical Degree with full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical trials or research, with exposure to leadership or mentorship roles.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and protocol adherence.
• Familiarity with ICH‑GCP guidelines and ethical standards in clinical research.
• Preferable exposure to therapeutic areas such as obesity, dementia, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of EMS Healthcare’s mobile clinical services or managed service models.
• Interest in pursuing further academic qualifications (e.g., MSc, PhD) in a relevant field.
• Passion for delivering high‑quality clinical research services and improving patient outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a field‑based role while supporting a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and development within clinical research.

Key Skills

• Teamwork and cross‑departmental collaboration in a clinical research setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with internal teams, patients, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems and electronic data capture platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with pharmaceutical industry standards, reflecting experience.
• GMC fees paid.
• Private healthcare.
• Free onsite parking.
• Bank holidays plus 25 days' annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service).
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One Occasion Day each year (e.g., a child's first day at school, a nativity play, or your birthday).
• Healthshield wellbeing support, including qualified Mental Health First Aiders and health scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, and Electric Car Scheme.
• Subsidised company events and gatherings.