Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Full time)

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 various therapeutic areas, including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will serve as a Sub-Investigator in research studies, performing physical and medical history assessments, and assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) with subject management.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions of Sub-Investigator under the direction of the PI, ensuring adherence to IRB-approved protocols.
• Execute informed consent process, monitor patient status and safety, and collect/organize research data.
• Conduct study-specific training and site in-services for staff on new or amended protocols.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and potential side effects.
• Perform research procedures such as physical exams, injections, IVs, medical history review, and vital sign assessments.
• Mix and/or dispense investigational products and instruct subjects on usage.
• Participate in pre-study, site initiation visits, investigator meetings, and customer-facing meetings.
• Assist with change management, process improvement, and staff training/mentoring.
• Maintain compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, NIH, FDA regulations, and SOPs.
• Handle regulatory documents, SAE reporting, and maintain confidentiality of patient and company information.
• May perform Clinical Research Coordinator duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Active license to practice as an advanced practice professional in the state of practice.
• Research experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, EHRs, and web applications.
• Ability to perform basic clinical procedures (e.g., vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, IVs).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.

Full-time employees (30+ hours/week) are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting the first day of the month following hire.