Clinical Research Physician

Clinical Research Physician at Quotient Sciences

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing. Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process, thereby reducing costs, improving outcomes, and significantly accelerating drug development times.

Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our medical team in Nottingham as a Clinical Research Physician. As the Clinical Research Physician, you will be responsible for the medical aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials, managing the screening of volunteers for specific studies, ensuring volunteer eligibility, and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of studies under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

• Act as a medically qualified person responsible for the medical aspects of Phase I and II activities.
• Manage the process by which a volunteer is screened for a specific study to determine their eligibility.
• Take medical responsibility for the everyday running of studies, including volunteer welfare under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Liaise with Principal Investigators, Lead Scientists, and study teams about any medical and/or safety issues arising from a study.
• Support corporate goals by working closely with the Medical Science, Business Development, and Marketing Departments.
• Comply with and adhere to GXP guidelines and regulations as required for this role.
• Ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Perform a full physical examination for each volunteer.
• Conduct or assist staff in the conduct of other study‑specific screening activities.
• Review all information gathered at pre‑study visits and confirm volunteer eligibility by signing the CRF.
• Assist the Senior Research Physician / Principal Investigator with ward duties.
• Respond to medical emergencies occurring during a study, assisting the responsible physician and clinical staff, or taking temporary responsibility for other volunteers as needed.
• Ensure the volunteer’s health and welfare takes priority.
• Provide study‑specific training and support to the Operations team before, during, and after study days to ensure efficient execution and high‑quality data.
• Work closely with the PI to understand study design rationale and facilitate planning and delivery.
• Produce or review protocol, volunteer information and consent form, safety summary, and other documentation with the Principal Investigator and other relevant personnel.
• Act as study physician on selected studies.
• Support the Principal Investigator in discussions with clients.
• Participate in the on‑call rota once sufficient experience has been attained.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures as required.

This position involves an on‑call rota, including day and night duties, weekends, and weekday nights once sufficient experience is attained. This is a mandatory commitment and is included in the overall salary. Overnight medical cover and weekend morning cover may be required, with additional remuneration.

• A full license to practice by the General Medical Council.
• A minimum of two years of postgraduate clinical experience involving direct patient care and prescribing.
• ALS certification preferred, but obtainable in post.
• Membership of a medical defence union, including experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• A scientific qualification (e.g., BSc) and/or postgraduate medical or…