Landscape Series · Week 11 · October 2026

This week's non-clinical roles for doctors


59 open roles across clinical research, medical writing, health tech, pharmacovigilance, health AI, market access, and digital health. Found and broken down by Diana — updated every Friday.

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This week's 59 roles

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Mid Level

Partnerships Associate – GTM

Heidi Health

Founder-adjacent role at one of the fastest-growing health AI companies (ARR $1M → $50M in 2 years, just raised $340M). You'll own NHS outreach, manage AI-agent workflows for clinical knowledge partnerships, and use your NHS credibility to open doors no non-doctor could. Starts part-time so you can keep your NHS work.

London · Hybrid (part-time to start)

Mid Level

Clinical Associate – GTM

Heidi Health

Be the clinical bridge between the NHS and a fast-growing AI scribe company. You'll attend ICB clinical leadership meetings, support NHS trust pilots, and translate the product into clinical language. Instant credibility no non-doctor could replicate.

London · Hybrid

Senior Level

Clinical Safety & Research Lead

Heidi Health

Senior clinical safety role in Heidi's Medical Knowledge team. You'll own DCB0129/0160 documentation, lead real-world evidence studies under the NICE ESF framework, and QA new AI features before launch. One of the most structured senior non-clinical roles available in healthtech with equity included.

London · Hybrid · £60,000–£84,000 + equity

Senior Level

Clinical AI Lead

Aptura

Guide how AI models are applied to clinical workflows, ensure clinical safety, and translate medical knowledge into technical requirements for engineers. One of the most coveted senior roles in healthtech — your medical expertise directly shapes what gets built.

Remote / Hybrid · UK

Senior Level

Physician – Clinical AI Expert

Aptura

This role explicitly requires an MD/MBBS — no workarounds. You're the domain expert the tech team can't replicate. Review AI outputs, set clinical standards, validate models against medical knowledge. Contractor or part-time arrangements often possible alongside NHS work.

Remote · UK

Senior Level

Client Partner – Health

Made Tech

Senior BD role at a government digital consultancy building NHS digital services. NHS credibility opens doors no sales background could — you speak the NHS language and turn this from pure sales into trusted advisory. You'll help shape NHS digital strategy at a policy level.

UK (Bristol / London / Manchester / Swansea) · Hybrid · £80,000–£120,000

Senior Level

Clinical Specialist

Microsoft AI

Microsoft AI is building medical superintelligence at global scale. You'll do hands-on prompting, prototyping, agent building, and define clinical safety evaluation strategies. This is the top tier of clinical AI roles — extraordinary salary, extraordinary impact. The bar is very high. If you're there, apply.

London · £93,500–£161,800

Senior Level

Clinical Evaluation Specialist

Computer Futures

Assessing medical devices and SaMD for CE/UKCA marking — write Clinical Evaluation Reports, assess literature evidence, ensure devices meet regulatory standards. Clinical evaluation expertise is scarce and well-paid. Your medical knowledge is the exact foundation this work requires.

London · Hybrid · £75,000–£90,000

Mid Level

Founder's Associate

enua Pharma

European medical cannabis company building its UK platform. Working at founder level gives you equity upside and enormous exposure. Your clinical lens matters here: you understand patient pathways, prescribing regulations, and the clinical credibility issues this sector faces.

London · Hybrid

Mid Level

Medical Writer – Oncology Publications

BOLDSCIENCE

Medical communications agency writing oncology publications — manuscripts, congress abstracts, slide decks. You'll be at the cutting edge of oncology data, shaping narratives that influence clinical practice. Fully remote, excellent work-life balance. 1–3 years medical writing experience required.

UK · Remote

Entry Level

Implementation Analyst – Accurx Scribe

Accurx

Accurx is used by 98% of GP practices. You'll run training sessions for 30–300 NHS staff on Accurx Scribe — their AI note-taker. Walk into NHS trusts with clinical credibility no non-doctor has. Brilliant stepping stone into clinical implementation or product management in healthtech.

London · Hybrid · £32,000–£45,000 + up to £7,000 share options

Entry Level

Pharmacovigilance Associate

PrimeVigilance (Ergomed)

One of the world's largest specialist PV CROs. Process ICSRs — your clinical knowledge lets you assess medical seriousness and causality far better than non-medical staff. PV Associates move into PV Scientist, Medical Monitor, or Drug Safety Physician within 2–3 years. Fully remote options common.

UK · Remote / Hybrid

Entry Level

Clinical Trial Assistant

Scout Clinical

Scout Clinical manages patient travel and reimbursements for clinical trials worldwide. Coordinate study calendars, client communications, and portal configuration. Excellent entry point into clinical research operations — positions you for CRA or Clinical Project Manager roles.

Remote · UK · £35,000–£43,000

Entry Level

Graduate – Operational Transformation

SSC Technologies

Graduate scheme in operational transformation at a company providing HR technology solutions for NHS organisations. Healthcare experience makes you stand out — you understand workflows, clinical processes, and patient experience. Clear path into consulting or digital health operations.

Basildon, UK · Hybrid

Entry Level

Clinical Trials Associate

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Global CRO entry point into clinical research. Support monitoring activities, manage site files, and ensure GCP compliance. Your clinical knowledge gives you an immediate advantage over non-clinical applicants — and the CRA career ladder is clear from here.

UK or Serbia · Remote

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate I

Medpace

Medpace's entry-level CRA programme is one of the best training grounds in the industry. Their in-house model means more stability and mentoring than at large CROs. Excellent for US-based or US-eligible doctors entering pharma.

Cincinnati, Ohio · USA

Entry Level

FSP Assistant Clinical Research Associate (ACRA)

Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP model — embedded with a pharma sponsor client while employed by Thermo Fisher. ACRA is a stepping stone to full CRA. More job security and sponsor relationship exposure than traditional CRO work, with Thermo Fisher's global platform behind you.

Wilmington, NC · USA (Remote)

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate I

Abbott

Abbott is a Fortune 100 medical device and diagnostics company. CRA I role monitoring clinical investigation sites — protocol compliance, data quality, GCP adherence. Medical device CRA experience is increasingly valued as devices is a growing industry.

USA (Multiple Locations)

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate (All Levels)

Evesta Clinical

Boutique CRO hiring CRAs at all experience levels on the US West Coast. Boutique CROs often offer more mentoring and flexibility than large ones. Good for UK doctors with US authorisation or considering a move.

West Coast, USA · Remote

Entry Level

Clinical Trial Associate I

Abbott

Entry-level CTA at Abbott's medtech division. Support clinical study operations — document management, site coordination, data entry. Clear stepping stone to CRA and the full clinical research career pathway.

Madison, Wisconsin · USA

Mid Level

Medical Writer

Flywheel Partners

Pharma communications agency creating educational materials for pharma sales forces and HCPs — eLearning modules, slide decks, brochures, videos. Advanced degree required (MD qualifies). Financially rewarding and creatively stimulating. Fully remote.

Remote · USA (Eastern time zone) · $65,000–$85,000

Entry Level

Medical Writer

Costello Medical

Costello Medical is consistently ranked one of the best employers in the UK. Their Medical Writer role covers publications, value dossiers, and HTA submissions. A great entry into medical writing with an Edinburgh team that combines medcomms with health economics.

Edinburgh, Scotland · Hybrid

Mid Level

Medical Copywriter

Roche

One of the world's largest pharma companies. Medical writers at Roche work on some of the most impactful cancer and immunology drugs in the world. Excellent career development and global exposure. Latvia-based.

Riga, Latvia

Mid Level

Medical Copywriter

Roche

Same Roche medical copywriter role at their Costa Rica hub. Relevant for LATAM-based doctors or those open to relocation. Roche's global brand and portfolio make this a prestigious entry to pharma medical writing.

San José, Costa Rica · Hybrid

Entry Level

Oncology Informatics Specialist (Physician Reviewer)

Massive Bio

Massive Bio uses AI to match cancer patients to clinical trials. You'll review AI-abstracted clinical data against source records and assess patient eligibility against trial criteria. MD required — you're the clinical expert the algorithm can't replace. Contract model may allow flexibility alongside NHS work.

Remote · Colombia · Contract

Entry Level

Safety Specialist I

Syneos Health

Syneos has worked on 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs in 5 years. ICSR processing, medical assessments, aggregate data analysis, signal detection support. Excellent entry into global pharma PV from LATAM — the safety specialist career ladder leads to Medical Monitor roles.

Buenos Aires, Argentina · Hybrid

Entry Level

Clinical Project Coordinator

Alimentiv

CRO specialising in GI/immune-mediated diseases. Provide operational support to clinical study teams — document management, meeting coordination, stakeholder communication. Foundational role that creates a strong base for Clinical Project Manager positions.

São Paulo / Mumbai · Remote

Entry Level

Safety & PV Specialist I

Syneos Health

Global biopharmaceutical services giant — fully remote from Mexico. ICSR processing, MedDRA coding, expedited reporting. Ideal for Mexican doctors moving into industry. Same career pathway as the Argentina listing above.

Mexico · Remote

Entry Level

Pharmacovigilance Reporting Associate (Intelligence)

ICON plc

Signal detection and intelligence role at one of the world's top CROs — analysing safety databases for potential drug safety signals and preparing periodic safety reports. More analytical than standard ICSR processing. Excellent career development at a globally respected company.

Mexico City · On-site

Entry Level

Proposal Associate

Precision for Medicine

Develop clinical trial proposals and budgets — translating client requirements into detailed operational and financial plans. Understanding how clinical trials are designed and budgeted is a powerful meta-skill in pharma. Your clinical understanding of trial design makes you a stronger proposal writer than non-clinical colleagues.

Remote · Mexico

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate (Entry)

Medpace

Entry-level CRA at Medpace India — site monitoring, GCP compliance, protocol adherence. Medpace India offers strong training and a clear career pathway. The classic route from Indian medical education into global pharmaceutical research.

Navi Mumbai, India

Entry Level

Associate Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Medical writing at Thermo Fisher's India operations — regulatory writing for global pharma clients (CSRs, protocols, IBs) with structured training programmes. Medical regulatory writing is a high-skill career in demand globally. Starting at Thermo Fisher gives access to global pharma clients.

Mumbai, India

Entry Level

Clinical Safety Coordinator

Medpace

Entry-level clinical safety role at Medpace for fresh graduates. Processing adverse events, medical case review, data entry for drug safety databases. Structured training programme with a global CRO.

Navi Mumbai, India

Entry Level

Medical Reviewer – ICSR

Sitero

Medical review of adverse event reports from clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance. Assessing medical seriousness, causality, and labelling. Medical reviewing is one of the most direct translations of clinical skills into pharma safety — your clinical assessment ability is irreplaceable by non-physicians.

Mysore, Karnataka · Hybrid

Entry Level

Medical Reviewer

Sitero

General Medical Reviewer role at Sitero covering drug safety and clinical data review activities. Sitero is a clinical services and software solutions company. Remote and well-compensated for the clinical expertise required.

Mysore, Karnataka · Hybrid

Entry Level

Pharmacovigilance Services New Associate

Accenture

Accenture manages outsourced pharmacovigilance services for global pharma companies. Process ICSRs, manage adverse event databases, prepare submissions. Accenture is a global brand — PV experience here is respected internationally. Structured processes and exposure to multiple pharma clients.

Chennai, India

Entry Level

Pharmaceutical Sales Graduate 2026 – Scotland & N. Ireland

Johnson & Johnson

J&J's renowned graduate pharma sales programme — one of the most prestigious entry points into commercial pharma. Cover Scotland and Northern Ireland, building relationships with HCPs to champion innovative medicines. Your medical background means you speak the same language as your customers and can translate clinical data into meaningful clinical conversations.

Scotland / Northern Ireland · Field-based

Entry Level

Expanded Access Graduate

Uniphar

Expanded access programs help seriously ill patients access medicines before regulatory approval. You'll coordinate these programs between pharma companies, physicians, and regulatory bodies. Your clinical background is directly applicable — you understand the patients, the conditions, and the clinical rationale behind these requests.

Stockley Park · UK · Hybrid

Entry Level

Associate Medical Writer

Oxford PharmaGenesis

Oxford PharmaGenesis is one of the UK's most respected independent healthcare communications consultancies. As an Associate Medical Writer you'll develop high-quality publications, congress materials, and slide decks across therapy areas. They explicitly value strong scientific backgrounds and passion for communicating science — your medical training is the ideal foundation. Structured training, mentoring, and clear career progression included.

Oxford / London · Hybrid (up to 3 days/week office)

Entry Level

Medical Writer

Costello Medical

Costello Medical is consistently ranked one of the UK's best employers in health economics and medical communications. This Medical Writer role covers publications, value dossiers, and HTA submissions — work that directly shapes how innovative therapies are valued and accessed. Their reputation for staff development and work culture is exceptional.

UK · Hybrid

Entry Level

Medical Information Specialist – Graduate (Spanish-speaking)

ProPharma Group

Medical Information Specialists answer clinical queries from healthcare professionals and patients about pharmaceutical products — drug interactions, dosing, safety, efficacy. Your medical knowledge makes you exceptionally good at this. ProPharma works across multiple pharma clients so you'll gain breadth of therapy area experience. Spanish language ability is a bonus for covering European and LATAM clients.

Remote · UK/EU

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate – Future Roles UK

Syneos Health

Syneos Health has supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs over 5 years. This is a pipeline listing for future CRA roles in the UK — applying now gets you into their talent pool so you're first in line when positions open. CRA is one of the most accessible and well-structured clinical research careers for doctors. Syneos offers strong training programmes.

London · Hybrid

Mid Level

Medical Writer

IPG Health (Interpublic)

IPG Health is one of the world's largest healthcare communications networks, part of Interpublic Group. This Medical Writer role works across their London office on global pharma clients — writing everything from journal publications to promotional materials and congress materials. Mid-level experience required, but excellent salary and career trajectory in one of the most established names in medcomms.

London · Hybrid

Entry Level

Associate Consultant – Value, Pricing & Access

Prescient Healthcare Group

Market access consulting at the forefront of oncology, rare disease, and specialty care. You'll work on strategies that determine how innovative therapies get priced, valued, and accessed by patients — interfacing with NICE, HTA bodies, and global payers. Your clinical understanding of patient pathways and disease burden is a genuine competitive advantage over non-medical consultants.

London · Hybrid

Entry Level

Regulatory Affairs Associate (Remote – No experience needed)

Advance Regulatory Consulting

An explicitly entry-level regulatory affairs role that doesn't require prior RA experience — rare in this field. Regulatory Affairs involves ensuring medicines and medical devices meet the legal and scientific requirements to reach patients. Your medical background gives you a significant head start in understanding what regulators actually care about. Fully remote.

UK · Remote

Entry Level

APEX CRA Programme

Parexel

Parexel's APEX programme is one of the most respected structured entry routes into clinical research in the industry — designed for degree-level candidates with no prior CRA experience. You'll receive structured training, mentoring, and a clear pathway to becoming a qualified CRA. Parexel is a top-5 global CRO with excellent career development and global project exposure.

UK / EMEA · Remote-friendly

Entry Level

Graduate Pharmacovigilance Associate

ICON plc

ICON is a global top-5 CRO. This graduate PV role processes ICSRs, supports MedDRA coding, and assists in aggregate reports and signal detection. An excellent entry point into global pharma safety from Mexico — your medical assessment skills are directly applicable to causality assessments. ICON's global network means excellent career mobility.

Mexico City · Home-based

Entry Level

Assistant CRA – FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

FSP (Functional Service Provider) model — embedded with a pharma sponsor while employed by Thermo Fisher. Assistant CRA is the structured entry point to CRA, with mentoring from experienced monitors. Remote-based from Argentina. Thermo Fisher's FSP model gives you sponsor-level exposure and long-term project stability.

Remote · Argentina

Entry Level

Assistant CRA – FSO

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher's ACRA programme from Brazil. FSO (Full Service Organisation) model — working across multiple clients. Entry into CRA with structured training and a global CRO platform behind you. Ideal for Brazilian doctors entering clinical research.

Remote · Brazil

Entry Level

Clinical Research Associate – All Levels

Medpace

Medpace Argentina is hiring CRAs at all experience levels — entry level welcome. Medpace's in-house model means more hands-on learning, closer mentoring, and more structured career development than at many CROs. An excellent base for Argentine doctors entering the clinical research industry.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Entry Level

Associate CRA – Monitoring

IQVIA

IQVIA is the world's largest CRO. Associate CRA is their structured entry to site monitoring — with mentorship from senior CRAs before solo monitoring. IQVIA's global scale means access to landmark clinical trials and excellent career mobility across Latin America and internationally.

São Paulo, Brazil

Mid Level

Asesor Clínico

Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a Fortune 100 healthcare services and products company. The Asesor Clínico role provides clinical support and expertise to hospital clients — bridging clinical knowledge and healthcare operations. Your medical degree is the key qualification. Excellent stepping stone into commercial pharma or medical device roles in Mexico.

Mexico City · On-site

Mid Level

Medical Writer (Publications)

Red Nucleus

Red Nucleus is a global medical communications company working with top-20 pharma companies. This publications medical writer role covers scientific manuscripts, congress abstracts, and slide decks for a global client portfolio. Fully remote from the US. Red Nucleus is known for strong science, high-quality work, and a collaborative culture. Advanced degree required — MD qualifies.

Remote · USA

Mid Level

Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)

Red Nucleus

Medical affairs writing at Red Nucleus — training materials, clinical summaries, MSL content, and internal medical communications for pharma medical affairs teams. Often more accessible for doctors given the clinical nature of the content. Remote-eligible across the US, Canada, and UK.

Remote · US / Canada / UK

Entry Level

Health Coach (Rolling Pipeline)

Omada Health

Omada is a leading digital health company specialising in prevention programs for diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal conditions. Their Health Coach pipeline is open year-round. You'll work 1:1 with patients digitally — behavioural change, goal-setting, chronic disease management. Ideal for US-based doctors interested in digital health or preventive medicine pathways.

Remote · USA

Entry Level

Medical AI Training & Evaluation Roles

OpenTrain AI (Aggregator)

AI companies need doctors to evaluate and train their medical AI models — reviewing clinical outputs, assessing accuracy, providing expert medical annotation. Often contractor or part-time roles that can run alongside clinical work. Pay is typically strong ($50–$200/hr depending on role). OpenTrain aggregates active listings from multiple AI companies hiring medical professionals globally.

Global · Remote · Flexible / Contractor

Entry Level

Safety Physician (MBBS) – Pharmacovigilance

Syneos Health

Syneos Health is hiring MBBS doctors specifically for medical review of adverse event reports — causality assessment, medical evaluation, seriousness determination. Your medical degree isn't just preferred here — it's the explicit requirement. Excellent entry into global pharma PV with one of the top CROs. Immediate joiners preferred.

Gurugram, India · Hybrid

Entry Level

Safety Physician (MBBS) – Pharmacovigilance

Syneos Health

Same Syneos Health Safety Physician role based in Hyderabad. Medical review of ICSRs — your MBBS is the explicit requirement. Syneos has worked on 94% of FDA-approved novel drugs in 5 years. Immediate joiners preferred. A well-defined role where your medical training is directly applied from day one.

Hyderabad, India · Hybrid

Mid Level

Pharmacovigilance Associate (SPE/SME Level)

Orcapod Consulting

Orcapod places candidates into top global pharma companies. This PV Associate role (1–4 years experience) is ideal for doctors with some clinical or PV background wanting to step into mid-level safety roles. Three location options across India's major pharma hubs.

Pune / Bengaluru / Mumbai, India · On-site

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  • Associate Consultant – Value, Pricing & AccessPrescient Healthcare Group
  • Medical WriterIPG Health (Interpublic)
  • Expanded Access GraduateUniphar
  • Medical Writer (Medical Affairs)Red Nucleus
  • Safety Physician (MBBS) – PharmacovigilanceSyneos Health
  • Asesor ClínicoCardinal Health

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