Clinical Research Physician (Dermatology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Research Physician (Principal Investigator for clinical trials)

• Focus: Dermatology study oversight and participant safety

• Schedule: Monday through Friday (work-life balance)

Description

The Principal Investigator conducts and coordinates daily clinical trial activities according to ICH/FDA/GCP, local regulations, the study protocol, and company policies. The role provides site leadership to support protocol performance, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality data.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall site leadership for clinical oversight, study performance, efficiencies, patient safety, and GCP/regulatory compliance

• Ensure medical well-being and safety of participants through safe, ethical trial execution in line with FDA, ICH, NIH, GCPs, and HIPAA, plus study protocols and company policies

• Evaluate and assess participants to ensure only eligible participants enroll

• Support successful delivery and retention of study participants

• Collaborate with investigators on study protocols and overall study performance

• Coordinate delivery expectations and milestones with internal teams (e.g., business development, patient recruitment, finance, budgets/contracts, quality) to deliver quality data to sponsors

• Interact with sponsors, clients, and team members collaboratively

• Record data and participant information with attention to detail, following protocol and GCP

• Participate in Investigator Meetings (IMs) and continuing education to stay current on recruitment affairs and issues

• Train staff as needed on study protocols, assignments, and responsibilities

• Use strategic thinking and problem-solving to propose and implement risk mitigations

• Participate in and present at management and/or site meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned based on site and protocol needs

Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• Active physician license in the state of practice (in good standing)

• Board certification in the specialty area

• Minimum 2 years of related experience

• Clinical research experience is a plus

Benefits

• Work-life balance with Monday through Friday site operations