MAC is a full-service global Contract Research Organisation (CRO). We also own a network of research sites. Our mission is to serve with honesty and integrity to make an outstanding contribution to human health.
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Physician/SAS Speciality Psychiatrist Doctor to join our dedicated team in Merseyside, Liverpool.

No prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical trials is necessary, as full training will be provided and you will be working alongside other experienced colleagues. This role would be ideal for Psychiatrists interested in exploring an alternative to NHS or private sector clinical practice, in a sector that offers significant advantages in work-life balance.

The core hours of work are 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. The focus of this role is to fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator and Principal Investigator in clinical research studies in compliance with the protocol and ICH/GCP.


Minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience in Psychiatry (essential)
Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (essential) for eg MRCPsychiatry or Diploma in Psychiatry
CCT/ on GMC specialist register for Psychiatry (desirable)
Pharmaceutical experience (desirable)

Provision of medical care and oversight of clinical trial participants in Neuroscience/ Adult Psychiatry/ Old Age Psychiatry/ Psychedelic clinical trials.
Provide training on Psychiatric scales for other clinical staff
Review medical records of potential study participants.
Review medical reports and lab results.
Providing training to the clinical/ recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.
Maintain awareness of chat and screen fails and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.

Participate in sponsor and regulatory audits as required.
Provide practical help and guidance to other staff.
Providing training to the clinical/ recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.

Commercial Awareness and Contribution to Targets
Professional development
Assist with the development of recruitment strategy with the Envision team as a therapy area specialist.
Maintain awareness of chat and screen fails and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.
Establish and maintain relationships with local GPs, Consultants and service providers.

Compliance with MAC policy on equality and diversity
To maintain professional qualifications required for the role, including continuous personal development
To work according to MAC SOPs, guidelines and policies
To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of patient and business related data.
PHYSICAL, WORK ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL DEMANDS:
Long periods looking at a computer screen.
Ability to travel between sites if required.
Ability to travel to national/international meetings.

Competitive salary in keeping with pharmaceutical industry standards that will reflect experience
~ Health Insurance
~ Free onsite parking
~25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years' service)
~ Your birthday off work


MAC Clinical Research invites applications from highly motivated candidates, with a desire to fulfil their full potential.