Medical Research jobs in Leicester

Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.
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. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Why join us:
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.

The Role
We are seeking a Clinical Research Physician to support the delivery of early phase (Phase I–II) clinical studies at our Nottingham site. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical drug development in a highly regulated environment, contributing directly to subject safety, data integrity, and scientific advancement.
In this role, you will take responsibility for the medical oversight of clinical trials, including volunteer screening, study conduct, and safety management. Working closely with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary study teams, you will play a key role in ensuring studies are delivered in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities

• Assess and confirm volunteer eligibility through medical history review, physical examination, and study-specific screening procedures
• Obtain informed consent in line with regulatory and ethical standards
• Provide medical oversight during study conduct, always ensuring participant safety
• Support the Principal Investigator in the day-to-day medical management of clinical studies
• Act as Study Physician on selected trials
• Respond appropriately to medical events or emergencies during studies
• Review and approve study documentation, including protocols, consent forms, and safety summaries
• Collaborate with clinical, scientific, and operational teams to support study delivery and data quality
• Provide medical training and guidance to study teams
• Ensure compliance with GCP, GxP, and internal quality frameworks
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in on-call activities following appropriate training and experience

Skills and experience required
Essential

• Medical degree with full licence to practise (GMC or equivalent recognised medical authority)
• Minimum two years of postgraduate clinical experience, including direct patient care and prescribing
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (within 4 years)
• Membership of a recognised medical defence organisation
• Strong understanding of patient safety and clinical risk management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience in clinical research or clinical trials
• Additional scientific or postgraduate qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD, MRCP)
• Knowledge of early phase (Phase I/II) studies
• Experience working within GCP-regulated environments

Learning opportunities

• Exposure to early phase clinical development and innovative therapies
• Structured development towards acting as Principal Investigator
• Training in clinical research regulations, GCP, and pharmaceutical development
• Opportunities to work cross-functionally with medical, scientific, and commercial teams
• Development of leadership, study management, and client-facing skills

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Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.