Associate Medical Director, Clinical Pharmacology, Leeds

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Leeds United Kingdom
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Full time
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As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US… and the jewel in the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds. A brand new, world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² Phase I clinic with 100 beds only 7 minutes walking from the train station.We are looking for an Associate Medical Director to oversee medical decisions, procedures, and clinical trial conduct at the clinic, while leading our team of Physician Investigators based in the UK.This is a full-time, office-based job with on-call duties on a 1-in-5 rotation. WHAT YOU WILL DO Strategic Leadership: your long-term contributionWe are on a journey of transformation, and the person in this role will be a primary lead for driving the Leeds clinic forward in pursuit of Fortrea´s Clinical Pharmacology Services strategic objectives.Principal Investigator:You will ensure the proper conduct of studies and have primary responsibility for safety, health and welfare of clinical trial participants in Leeds.Representing Clinical Pharmacology as the medical expert, you will review and evaluate protocols and IBs´ and engage in discussions with sponsor on study design.Physician Team LeadershipYou will drive the Fortrea UK Physician team: your success will be their success. We´ll trust you to provide strategic direction and leadership and perform full-cycle performance management, including goal setting, regular 1:1s and mentoring and year-end appraisals. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH You will liaise with varied teams within the Leeds clinic and the wider Fortrea organization.You will build and maintain relationships with sponsor teams, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence, ultimately fostering potential for repeat business.You will present protocols at Ethics meetings, overseeing study approvals and implementation of required modifications.YOU NEED TO BRING…Substantial proven track record of clinical research experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech or related clinical research environment.Profound knowledge of clinical trial design, implementation, conduct and regulations.Previous experience in early phase clinical development as a PI is ideal, but not a must: we are open to consider candidates with Phase II /III background.Experience in carrying out performance appraisals, team goal achievement, mentoring and training is desirable.Previous experience in early phase clinical development is ideal, but not a mustQualificationsMedical Doctor with full registration with the GMC is mandatory for this job.Post Graduate Medical Qualification preferred: Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM), or Diploma in Human Pharmacology (DHP)Up to date ALS certificationFortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement .
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