Clinical Research Physician

The Position:

The position provides medical direction, strategy, and coverage for research services. Acting as a Principal Investigator, the M.D. is responsible for assuring the health and welfare of study participants. In addition, the performance and oversight of medical procedures and the management of the proper conduct of studies/trials in accordance with regulatory guidelines and sound medical practice is a key responsibility. The incumbent works closely with pharmaceutical companies and other study sponsors to ensure complete medical continuity and study success throughout the research process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Principal Investigator
• Support the site Director in patient recruitment strategies to meet demanding enrollment targets and requirements
• Protect the rights, safety, and welfare of study participants
• Provide overall medical direction and medical review of protocols in conformance with the investigational plan and good clinical practice
• Provide medical and scientific feasibility of all new sponsor inquiries
• Attend study initiation meetings and present protocols at IRB meetings
• Assist and provide guidance to clinical operations, research staff, and to sponsor client managers as required.
• Ensure that all clinical trials are conducted according to the investigational plan and appropriate regulations
• Clinical assessment and evaluation of study participants
• Assist clinical site management and executives in overall facility operation as required