Clinical Research Physician - Metabolic or Hepatology - part time (16 hours per week)
About the Role
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. We specialize in Phase I-IV studies across therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. As a Principal Investigator, you will conduct and coordinate daily clinical trial activities in accordance with ICH/FDA/GCP guidelines, local regulations, study protocols, and company policies. You will provide overall site leadership, focusing on enhancing efficiencies, patient safety, and protocol/GCP/regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the medical well-being and safety of study participants through the safe and ethical execution of clinical trials, adhering to FDA, ICH, NIH, GCPs, HIPAA guidelines, study protocols, and company policies.
- Provides overall site leadership with a focus on enhancing efficiencies, patient safety, and protocol/GCP/regulatory compliance.
- Evaluates and assesses participants to ensure only eligible individuals enroll in trials.
- Participates in the successful delivery and retention of study participants.
- Interacts positively and collaboratively with sponsors, clients, and team members.
- Practices attention to detail in recording data and participant information, following protocol guidelines and GCPs.
- Actively involved in protocol training for staff.
- Participates in Investigator Meetings (IMs) and continuing education activities to maintain current knowledge of recruitment and trial-related issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned based on the needs of participants, protocols, or the company.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree with an active physician license (in good standing) in the state of practice for this role.
- Clinical research experience is required.
- Board certification in area of specialty required.
- CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
Skills
- Clinical skills and procedures based on area of specialty.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, electronic health records, and web applications, with typing proficiency (40+ wpm).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math proficiency.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads and priorities, and work professionally and respectfully with others.
- High degree of urgency, self-motivation, integrity, and dependability.
- Ability to work independently to identify problems and implement solutions.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
- Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
- 401k plan with a safe harbor match.