We are looking for a Clinical Research Physician (M.D.), preferably specialized in oncology, for the non-profit organisation EORTC (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer), based in Belgium (Brussels). Experience as clinical trialist or medical monitoring is required.

The position is also open to European candidates (Doctor of Medicine - M.D.) who want to relocate to Belgium.

Organisation:

EORTC is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit cancer research Organisation. Its mission is to coordinate and conduct international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients.

EORTC aims ultimately to increase people’s survival and quality of life by testing new therapeutic strategies based on existing drugs, surgery, and radiotherapy. EORTC also helps develop new drugs and approaches in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry and in patients’ best interests.

Job Scope:

The Clinical Research Physician provides medical expertise and support for the development, implementation, conduct and reporting of EORTC clinical trials. He/she also supports the EORTC Research Groups in the elaboration of their scientific strategies to improve standards of care.

Main Responsibilities / Major Activities:

Strategy:

• The Clinical Research Physician (CRP) supports the EORTC Research Groups in the elaboration of their scientific strategies to improve standards of care.
• The CRP contributes to building strong interactions between the stakeholders (academic groups, industry).
• Through his/her activities with different EORTC Research Groups, the CRP facilitates cooperation and the cross-fertilisation of ideas among the groups.

Clinical Trials:

• The CRP provides medical expertise and support for the development, implementation, conduct and reporting of EORTC clinical trials.
• He/she works together with Data Managers, Projects Managers, Clinical Scientists and Statisticians as part of the EORTC Headquarters teams supporting the studies carried out by the EORTC Research Groups.
• He/she also contributes to the Board form, outline and writing of protocols and the design of case report forms.
• Throughout the study, he/she makes an active contribution to the trial management by leading the medical monitoring process: support sites for enrolment, monitoring of recruitment and study data, medical education, maintenance of protocol, preparation of study reports and safety reporting to Regulatory Bodies, preparation, and meetings with DSMB or IDMC, support audits and attendance to meetings.

Training & Education:

• The CRP conducts training for the non-medical staff.
• He/she contributes also to courses and workshops organised by the EORTC and other organisations.

Profile:

• A Medical Doctor degree
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in Oncology
• Experience as a clinical trialist or in medical monitoring
• Basic understanding of medical statistics
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Must be fluent in English (oral and written), other languages are an asset
• Team player and dynamic
• Good level of computer literacy
• Availability to travel
• Live in Belgium or in Europe and willing to relocate to Belgium in short time

Offer:

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary package
• Fringe benefits: Meal vouchers, Homeworking allowance, Hospitalisation insurance

Contact:

Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch via email with katleen.broeckhoven@careforceone.be

Looking forward to meeting you!