We’re Hiring: Research Physician (York or Preston)

Location: York or Preston

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday Onsite

Company Summary

Our client is a leading site management organisation on a mission to revolutionize clinical research by making trials more accessible and patient-friendly. Founded by leading experts in clinical trials, they partner with the world’s top pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of life-changing treatments in Neurology, Oncology & Rare Diseases.

The Role: Research Physician

As a Research Physician, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of clinical trials. Acting as Principal Investigator, you’ll provide medical oversight, lead a multidisciplinary team, and make sure studies adhere to ICH-GCP and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs/COPs, and regulatory standards
• Supervise staff training and maintain delegation logs
• Monitor participant wellbeing and report adverse events promptly
• Maintain accurate documentation and PI oversight throughout studies
• Engage in CRA meetings, audits, inspections, and on-call rotations

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• GMC-registered physician with a UK license to practice
• Qualified GP or Registrar-level experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Drivers license & Car
• Experience in research - ideally phase II and III in Neuro (Alzheimers)
• Gen Med/Acute internal medicine background.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Femi Olubodun via telephone on +44 (0) 2039288387 or email on: folubodun@planet-pharma.co.uk

If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com