Clinical Research Physician (Pulmonologist)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Research Physician (Pulmonologist) / Principal Investigator

• Time commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week

• Schedule: Monday through Friday

Description

Serve as the Principal Investigator to conduct and coordinate daily clinical trial activities for assigned studies. Ensure participant well-being and ethical execution according to FDA, ICH, NIH, GCP, HIPAA, study protocols, and company policies. Provide site leadership, maintain quality through documentation and GCP compliance, and participate in protocol training and investigator meetings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical well-being and safety of study participants through safe, ethical trial execution.
• Lead the site with a focus on efficiencies, patient safety, and protocol/GCP/regulatory compliance.
• Assess participants to confirm eligibility before enrollment.
• Support study delivery and participant retention.
• Collaborate with sponsors, clients, and internal team members.
• Record data and participant information accurately and in line with protocol and GCP.
• Participate in protocol training for staff.
• Attend investigator meetings and continuing education to stay current on recruitment needs and issues.
• Perform other duties as required by participant and protocol needs.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Active physician license (in good standing) in the state of practice
• Board certification in the area of specialty
• CPR required; ACLS preferred
• Clinical skills and clinical procedures based in the pulmonology specialty
• Proficiency with MS Office, electronic health records, and web applications; ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated; integrity and dependability
• Ability to identify problems independently and implement solutions
• Confidential, HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information

Benefits

• Work/life balance with Monday–Friday site operations