Principal Job Responsibilities:
· Lead and/or serve as study physician in the implementation of an on-going research project through handling clinical activities including recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow-up of research participants.
· Participate and/or lead in problem identification for research, research designing, research protocol development, data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.
· Writing grants independently and/or in collaboration with senior researchers in the respective Directorate.
· Provide medical care for study participant as applicable
· Conduct and lead clinical examinations and medical follow-up of study participants.
· Conduct and coordinate other clinical procedures required in a study protocol.
· Conduct and/or Lead data collection, CRF completion, verify and review clinical data
· Lead and provide counselling and medical care of study participants as a physician.
· Ensure protection, care and retention of study participants during a study conduct.
· Follow-up, recording & reporting of AEs, NEs & SAEs as deemed necessary.
· Prepare clinical progress report.
· Cooperate in ensuring quality control activities in the conduct of trials.
· Representing the directorate/institute in any scientific platforms for paper presentation and/or participation when applicable
· Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the director and/or the principal investigator.
Specifications for the Position:
Qualification, Experiences and Essential Skills
- MD plus speciality/MSc in clinical pharmacology with min 4 years of experience in medical practice; plus
- Experience in clinical research and scientific paper writing with at least one publication point (i.e. minimum one publication with first authorship; or minimum two publications with non-first authorship status) is mandatory.
- Experience in clinical trial and training in research ethics & GCP is an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Initiatives for team work and leadership
- Personal training/skills in the required position
- Excellent interpersonal communication skill and proficient in English
- Strong computer literacy
- Strong organizational skills, flexible to working off-working hours or weekends
- A high level of attention to details
- Ability to work with others/team work, including international collaborators
- Open for discussion and learning
- Ability to problem solving and willingness to take self-initiatives
- Willingness to take up additional responsibilities and continuous training as needed