Clinical Research Physician - Diabetes

Title: Clinical Research Physician - Diabetes

Location: Hampshire

Overall Job Purpose:

To provide medical expertise in Diabetes specifically across the insulin product portfolio, to the United Kingdom (UK) / Republic of Ireland (ROI) affiliate, regional and global teams as required
To develop effective partnerships with relevant functions within Client (e.g. Clinical Operations, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Medical Information, Global Product Safety, Training).
To develop effective partnerships with clinicians, other key influencers and external groups.
To provide visible leadership to other members of the Medical Department and the broader affiliate

Compliance

100% compliance with the relevant global and local curriculum maps, including GPP
Review and Certification of materials for medical accuracy and compliance with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) Code of Practice and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Blue Book
Drive the response to challenges from competitors, the ABPI and the MHRA within the predetermined timelines
Comply with Good Pharmaceutical Medical Practice, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and comply with all UK laws

Strategic Leadership

Contribute to affiliate business planning process
Provide medical leadership within the mini-team
Take accountability for the appropriateness of, objectives for, and content of Advisory Boards
Provide strategic medical input into wider business decisions that affect the performance of your products
Provide leadership within the Medical Department / Affiliate on a formal and informal basis, to include involvement with Affiliate-wide project teams

Clinical Trials

Drive process of UK and ROI Clinical Trial (CT) selection from the Global and Regional plan
Input into the development of Global and Regional CT plans
Implement, in consultation with the Clinical Operations lead, the Global / Regional CT plan with Quality Speed and Value
Develop and implement a local CT plan
Participate in investigator interaction and site selection, start-ups, site issue resolution and Plan Do Review (PDR) meetings, trial initiation meetings

External Relations

Identify and engage with Health Care Professionals (HCPs), Advocacy Groups, government and other professional bodies as determined by business needs
Share and involve relevant HCPs in new developments / data surrounding the product
Drive involvement of relevant HCPs at internal and external local, national and international meetings
Drive appropriate involvement of relevant HCPs with publications and product communications

Provision of Medical Expertise

Ensure detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the data surrounding the respective Molecule(s)
Input into regulatory submissions and Health Technology Assessments (HTAs)
Assist Medical Information and Global Product Safety UK as requested, including out of hours calls
Drive and take accountability for the process and content of scientific publications
Provide initial and ongoing disease, product and competitor training for all Client employees in conjunction with the COM and Training Department
Provide presentation to groups of HCPs and others as determined by business needs
Participate at an early stage in the production of materials with substantial or critical medical content (e.g. detail aids, clinical slide sets etc.)
Attendance of relevant internal and external meetings

Essential requirements:

Basic Medical Qualification
Full GMC registration or fulfils eligibility criteria
Therapeutic area expertise: Substantial oncology experience in a clinical setting. Relevant industry or research experience will also be considered.
Evidence of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Demonstration of initiative and motivation. Leadership capabilities to identify and develop new opportunities
Excellent communication skills (presentation, written and verbal)
Excellent self management skills. Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, prioritise and adapt to changing needs
Awareness of the role of medical doctors in a commercial setting

Desirable requirements:

Significant clinical experience in specialised diabetes environment preferably involving research
Experience of closely working with key opinion leaders in the field of oncology dealing with key research issues and understanding of research methodology
Knowledge and existing relationship with oncology health care professionals in the UK
Working experience in a matrix environment and people management
Knowledge of ABPI code of practice
Participation in clinical trials as PI or co PI - first-hand awareness of legal/regulatory, ethical, medical oversight and operational aspects of doing clinical research
Exposure or knowledge of clinical drug development
Publication experience in peer reviewed journals in the field of oncology
Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and continue to maintain commitment to the therapeutic area

Level of education required:

Basic medical degree plus higher medical qualification.

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