| Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research. Our groundbreaking work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped ensure survival rates doubled in the last 40 years.
Cancer Research UK supports over 500 research group leaders throughout the UK, and works with many of the UK's top scientists and clinicians in the field of oncology.
The Drug Development Office (DDO) is a dedicated and experienced department that provides independent sponsorship of Phase I/II oncology clinical trials throughout the UK. The DDO has a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge, high quality agents and works to progress anti-cancer agents that may otherwise never be developed.
The DDO is now looking to recruit a Safety Physician to support the Pharmacovigilance team. This office-based role involves review of safety data, ongoing safety evaluation and maintenance of drug safety profiles.
The ideal candidate would be a GMC-registered physician who has a keen interest in Pharmacovigilance and be experienced in working in early-phase clinical trials.
We’re looking for a confident and proactive individual... - To provide medical support and input in to the Pharmacovigilance function
- To review serious adverse event (SAE) reports arising from trials
- To maintain the safety profile of study agents, reviewing safety data to identify potential safety issues
- To lead the ongoing safety evaluation process.
- To collaborate and work closely with Medical Sciences to provide a medical input to safety related decisions from a Pharmacovigilance perspective
- To review key clinical trial data documentation
- To provide medical training to Pharmacovigilance function and study teams.
Beating cancer is a real challenge. Here at Cancer Research UK we have 3,500 talented people who are passionate about achieving this vision and thrive in our complex, diverse and dynamic environment. Now we need a results focused Pharmacovigilance Physician to drive the success of our key clinical trials by providing medical support and input in to the Pharmacovigilance function. About You Essential - Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) to practice medicine in the UK
- Interest and desire to work in Pharmacovigilance
- Previous clinical experience.
Desirable - Membership of the Royal Colleges of Medicine or the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Working knowledge of Pharmacovigilance procedures
- Experience of working in clinical trials, particularly early-phase
- Previous oncology experience
- Good understanding of the role of the Sponsor
- Good knowledge of UK and EU clinical trial regulations
- A higher research degree
- Knowledge of MedDRA coding terminology.
How to Apply All applications should be made via the Cancer Research UK careers website, where you will need to create a profile before you can submit an application. Our online application process also involves attaching your CV and Covering letter which should outline your interest in applying for the role and explain how you meet the set criteria. You can apply for a job by clicking on this link which will redirect you to our website: https://cruk.taleo.net/careersection/cruk_corporate/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=SCI00208. Closing date: 2nd June 2012 | 
