Clinical Research Physician (Early Phase Clinical Unit)

About the role

Join a highly collaborative Early Phase Clinical Unit at the forefront of innovative therapies. We are seeking a team-oriented Clinical Research Physician who thrives in a fast-paced, highly specialized research environment and is passionate about mentoring and supporting clinical staff. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical research, collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with sponsors and partners.

Schedule

• Full time, onsite in Baltimore, MD
• Monday - Friday; daytime hours
• Weekend On Call: Every 3-4 weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Investigator on assigned studies, ensuring all responsibilities are executed in alignment with protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation and use of ClinBase™ within the EPCU.
• Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal quality standards.
• Aid in medical and clinical oversight of EPCU operations, including training and performance input for clinical staff.
• Review laboratory data, conduct physical assessments, obtain medical histories, and evaluate inclusion/exclusion criteria for study participants.
• Participate in the review and coding of adverse events and concomitant medications.
• Provide medical consultation to sponsors, clients, and EPCU staff as needed.
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols, study reports, and related documentation.
• Participate in the EPCU physician on-call rotation and general coverage schedule.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with sponsors, clients, MedStar Health staff, and external medical consultants.
• Review safety data—including adverse events, labs, and vital signs—to identify trends and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Support preparation of safety reports for regulatory agencies and sponsors.
• Ensure timelines and quality standards for assigned projects are consistently met.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively across teams.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum two years of clinical practice experience; board certification in Emergency or Internal Medicine preferred.
• Clinical or pharmaceutical research experience desirable.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Maryland.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated drug development processes is beneficial.
• ACLS