The Clinical Research Physician (CRP) works under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of the Medical Department.
Objective
The CRP supports EORTC Research Groups in the development and implementation of high-quality academic clinical research with the objective of improving standards of care for cancer patients. The CRP provides medical expertise throughout the full lifecycle of clinical trials, ensuring scientific validity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Main responsibilities / Major Activities
Main responsibilities
Contribute to the scientific strategy of EORTC Research Groups by providing medical and clinical trial expertise aimed at improving standards of care.
Support the development, conduct, and reporting of EORTC clinical trials by ensuring medical oversight and high scientific quality.
Foster strong collaborations and interactions between academic groups, industry partners, and internal EORTC stakeholders.
Actively contribute to education and knowledge dissemination within EORTC and external scientific communities
Major Activities
Strategy
Support EORTC Research Groups in the elaboration of scientific strategies.
Promote collaboration between academic groups and industry partners.
Facilitate cooperation and cross-fertilisation of ideas across EORTC groups.
Clinical trials
Provide medical expertise for the development, implementation, conduct, and reporting of EORTC clinical trials.
Contribute to the strategic outline and writing of clinical trial protocols and to the design of case report forms.
Work closely with Data Managers, Project Managers, Clinical Scientists, Statisticians, and other EORTC Headquarters teams supporting the studies.
Lead and contribute to medical oversight and medical monitoring activities, including:
Support to investigational sites during patient enrolment.
Monitoring of recruitment progress and study data from a medical perspective.
Medical education and guidance to sites and study teams.
Ongoing maintenance of protocol integrity.
Preparation of study reports and medical input into safety reporting to Regulatory Authorities.
Preparation for and participation in DSMB/IDMC meetings.
Support during audits and inspections.
Attendance and active participation in meetings related to study conduct.
Education
Conduct training activities for non-medical staff involved in clinical trials.
Contribute to internal and external courses, workshops, and educational initiatives organised by EORTC and partner organisations.
Profile
Medical Doctor degree with a specialisation related to cancer care.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a medical specialist, preferably in Oncology and/or Haematology.
Demonstrated experience as a clinical researcher/trialist and/or in medical monitoring.
Basic understanding of medical statistics.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered an asset.
Fluency in English (oral and written); additional languages are an asset.
Strong team-working skills, proactive attitude, and flexibility.
Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office tools).
Availability to travel as required.
Benefits
Permanent contract
Wage according to our Non-Profit organisation status
Hybrid working environment (from Belgium only)
30 days holidays (full time)
Meal vouchers
Pension plan
Hospitalisation insurance and ambulatory care
Homeworking allowance
Reimbursement of public transport
Free parking
