Assistant Medical Director of Early Phase Research

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.

As MAC Clinical Research continues to grow, we’re now looking to recruit an Assistant Medical Director of our Early Phase Unit in Greater Manchester.

If you have a full and current GMC registration with a Licence to Practise, have 3 years of EPU or clinical trials experience and an in depth knowledge and ability to apply GCP/ICH and applicable regulatory guidelines; then we’d like to hear from you.

The focus of the role is to assist the Senior Director with line management and leadership of the medical team. You would also assist in managing all aspects of the Phase 1 clinical trials along with fulfilling the role of Principal Investigator, Sub Investigator and Chief Investigator.

KEY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Post graduate qualification; ideally Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Diploma in Human Pharmacology, Member or Fellow of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.
• Able to act as Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator for First-in-man trials in line with MHRA regulations.
• Proven track record in people management and team building demonstrating strong leadership skills to motivate, retain and develop talent.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with highly effective time management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Medical oversight and responsibilities
• Assist with proposals and feasibility group in preparation of reports for potential projects
• Oversight of process to deal with acute medical emergencies
• Ensure safety, well-being and rights of all patients
• Provision of day-to-day support for all staff

PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS

• Long periods looking at a computer screen.
• Meeting deadlines and working within strict timelines.
• Shift work including weekdays or weekends/ nights may be required. Flexible approach to working hours with a requirement to work some unsocial hours to meet the needs of the clinical unit.
• Ability to travel to national / international meetings.
• Responsibility for review of Clinical Trial Application and Ethics Submissions when acting as Co-Investigator and responsibility for review, approval and signature when acting as Principal Investigator. Review of all early phase protocols and Investigator Brochures.

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.