Physician

Clinical Research Physician Investigator / Principal Investigator (PI)

Seeking a Physician to develop and maintain expert knowledge of study-related activities and protocols.

Join a dynamic team focused on advancing medical discovery through high-quality clinical research. The organization conducts rigorous clinical research studies designed to improve patient care and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

The PI assumes overall responsibility for study conduct, including:

• Personally conducting or supervising research activities.
• Ensuring delegated tasks are performed by appropriately qualified individuals based on education, training, and experience.
• Protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of study participants.
• Ensuring research is conducted in compliance with federal regulations, state laws, organizational policies, and SOPs.
• Ensuring studies follow the IRB-approved protocol.
• Maintaining the accuracy, security, and integrity of research data and analysis.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of study-related activities and protocols.
• Assume investigator responsibilities and obligations in accordance with Title 21 CFR Part 312 and FDA Form 1572.
• Adhere to study protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of study sponsors and clinical trial information.
• Perform study-related procedures, including physical examinations, informed consent, medical history review, adverse event assessment, test article handling, appointment scheduling, medical records review, treatment coordination, vital sign collection, and participant health assessments.
• Review and adjudicate laboratory, imaging, and biopsy findings.
• Assist with preparation for study monitoring visits.
• Conduct participant screening and recruitment.
• Provide occasional weekend coverage to facilitate study visits according to protocol requirements.
• Provide after-hours telephone coverage as needed.
• Oversee Sub-Investigators and clinical research/recruitment staff.

Education & experience:

• 1-2 years of Principal Investigator/clinical research experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical practice in one or more of the following areas preferred:
• Internal Medicine
• Behavioral Neurology
• Family Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Liver Disease/Hepatology

Licensure & certification:

• Current and active physician license required.
• Board Certification preferred.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional, positive, and patient-focused demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and web-based enterprise software.

Work environment & physical requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, laboratory, and/or clinical environment.
• May involve exposure to biological fluids and bloodborne pathogens.
• Personal protective equipment may be required, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.
• Ability to remain upright or stationary for 6-10 hours per day.
• Frequent mobility is required.
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
• Ability to lift and carry medical equipment or other objects weighing approximately 20-50 lbs.