Psychedelic and Clinical Rating Specialist

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 Psychedelic and Clinical Rating Specialist to join our dedicated team in Manchester.

The focus of this role is to

• To support the successful delivery clinical trials of new therapies for a range of mental health and neurological disorders.  
• To facilitate the delivery of subject screening, treatment and assessment visits  
• To provide psychological support to subjects undergoing a psychedelic experience 
• To perform rating scales in clinical trials ensuring protocol, GCP and regulatory compliance. 
• To support subjects throughout their visits and ensure a positive clinical experience. 
• To collect clinical trial data and perform administrative duties on assigned studies as required and in accordance the trial protocol, company policies and procedures. 
• Undertake additional training and evaluation in clinical rating tools, and in protocol and Good Clinical Practice requirements.

Essential:

• Undergraduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, including nursing, clinical psychology or other related scientific or clinical subject.  
• A minimum of 2 years working experience within mental health. 
•  To be independent and self-motivated with the ability to manage own time, prioritise workload and to work collaboratively within a team.  
• To be able to proactively identify risks and issues. 
• To be proactive, creative, and display problem-solving skills 
• To work in a collaborative way and be an effective member of the team 
• Pay exceptionally close attention to detail 
• Possess excellent oral and written communicative skills. Fluent in oral and written English  
• Possess excellent inter-personal skills. 
• Be professional, courteous and able to effectively communicate with staff and trial subjects. 

Desirable:  

• To have prior clinical experience in a mental health setting. 
• To be knowledgeable about issues related to psychedelic drugs, theory, setting and equipment.  
• To have an interest for the field of psychedelic drug development 
• To have an understanding and awareness of altered states of consciousness. 
• To have experience of the collection and interpretation of adverse event data, including vital signs assessments. 

You must hold a full UK driving licence, and be available to travel at least 70% of the time (our sites are based across the UK and Scotland).  

• Health Insurance
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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. You will be working with an organisation that sees you as an investment and is keen for you to achieve your career aspirations.

Please email [email protected] should you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments to be made throughout this selection process. This will enable us to accommodate your request as necessary.