Job Description

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

　　Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions (AES) optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

　　At AES we are currently looking to attract a full time Clinical Research Physician II who will look after clinical studies conducted at our Synexus Clinical research sites in Pretoria, South Africa.

　　In this position you will conduct all clinical trials (studies) according to ICH GCP, local regulations, study protocol and company processes ensuring the medical wellbeing and safety of the participants through the safe performance and execution of the studies. You will drive clinical oversight and quality of the studies at site, or with PI oversight at other sites. You will proactively participate and engage in driving delivery of study targets, thereby contributing to the commercial success of the site which includes: recruitment, enrolment and retention of study participants. You will manage and oversee studies simultaneously with the responsibility of PI and/or sub-I.

　　Key roles and responsibilities of the Clinical Research Physician II include:

　　Caring for and protecting the safety of participants through ethical conduct; this should receive the highest priority at all times during all aspects of the study.Fulfills and complies with all medical duties, ensuring that clinical trials are performed to acceptable medical, scientific and ethical standards and meet the - requirements as per protocol, SOP/COP ICH and local GCP guidelines and regulations.Ensuring delivery of high quality data and adherence to ALCOA-C principles at all times.Playing an active role in site leadership aspects, both on and outside of study conduct.

　　To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will need the following skills and experience:

　　A valid medical degree within the country of practice with at least 2 years working as a licensed physicianValid registration as a medical practitioner, with a medical license in good standing and with unrestricted ability to practice in place of workThorough understanding of medical terminology, drug safety, and interpretation of lab reports Have working knowledge of GCP (ICH/GCP and local regulations compliance) and current GCP certificationDemonstrate the inclination to provide practical help and guidance to colleagues, providing practical solutions for any problems and supporting their developmentShow meticulous attention to detail in recording patient information and data ensuring any queries are acted upon in a timely and efficient mannerBe a team player, capable of building and sustaining positive relationships with colleagues as well as patients and participantsExperience in clinical research; principal investigator experience preferableDispensing license preferable

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.