GSK Hiring for Clinical Research Physician at Cambridge, United Kingdom Full Time

As Clinical Research Physician you will work alongside GSK wider functions and the multidisciplinary research team at the GSK CUC holding specific responsibilities for the management and coordination of clinical studies and safety governance for GSK clinical research.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Effectively manage study teams focusing on quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of clinical trials. Builds effective networks, within and outside GSK whilst promoting a professional and positive image of the CUC both internally and externally. Working closely with members of the central GSK teams, to provide CUC expertise into the medical and scientific aspects of study plans and protocol, FTIH and early clinical development/translational medicine. Acts as co-Investigator or Principal Investigator (PI) on clinical studies, including clinical pharmacology studies, experimental medicine studies and First-Time-In-Human (FTIH) studies. Responsible for protocol-related activities, including supporting participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, medical screening, performing ongoing monitoring and post-study clinical examinations, review and interpretation of vital sign, ECG, spirometry, Holter and laboratory test results. Responsible for safe dosing of study medication including investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and non-IMPs, through all routes of administration, e.g. oral, intravenous, subcutaneous. Provides complete medical cover for recruitment of volunteers and patients, during study conduct, and study follow-up. Provision for the on-call out of hours cover, and provides cover on a rota basis, in conjunction with the other physicians. Responsible for medical safety and governance decisions. Develops strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies; Management of adverse events and medical emergencies. Ensures compliance with acceptable medical standards and the requirements of the protocol, standard operating procedures, ICH GCP, Research Ethics Committees (RECs), regulatory authorities and other applicable guidelines and regulations. Opportunity to lead projects outside of classic study work and liaise with wider GSK teams. Ensure standards are maintained to enable the delivery of consistent high quality and safe clinical trial conduct, at the CUC, through relevant audit and quality improvement and governance activities. Accountable for authoring (where required) and reviewing and approving the Informed Consent Form (ICF) and relevant Research Ethics Committee (REC) submission documentation. Accountable for responding to questions from RECs, and regulatory authorities as required. Why you?Basic Qualifications:We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MBBS or equivalent with Full registration with UK General Medical Council with a license to practice. UK trained doctors: at a minimum, will have completed their early Specialty or General Practice training (Postgraduate Membership of a Royal College is desirable) and have relevant acute medicine experience. Doctors who have trained outside of the UK, will be able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications and experience of clinical practice in acute care of patients and obtain GMC registration. Leadership skills to effectively manage study teams focussing on quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of clinical trials. Working with central GSK teams (discovery medicine etc) on FTIH and early clinical development/translational medicine. Experience in clinical pharmacology in early phase I/II studies in a clinical or academic setting. Commitment to train toward and/or the Advanced Life Support Provider (as a minimum) qualification of the UK Resuscitation Council (UK). Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to present and think critically along with a strong academic background. Excellent interpersonal skills and energy to operate in a complex organisation environment, positive mindset and willingness to learn and develop in the role. Preferred Qualifications:If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Depending on experience/ accreditation may act as Principal Investigator on FTIH studies but not a requirement. A relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacology is desirable. It is expected that work will be undertaken in this role, towards qualification for becoming a first time in human principal investigator. 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As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:Agile and distributed decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.Managing individual and team performance.Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.Implementing change initiatives and leading change.Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams.Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally.Developing people and building a talent pipeline.Translating strategy into action – a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation.Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally.Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. 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