Physician Assistant (PA) - Onsite Madison, WI

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations/medical histories, and other participant assessments as delegated by the Medical Director.
• Interact with regulatory bodies as are relevant to the operations department.
• Assume responsibility as technical advisor to the clinical teams and other departments within Clinical Pharmacology.
• Maintain and further develop facilities and processes relevant to operations.
• May perform clinical feasibility review of new proposals.
• Oversee and direct the development/implementation of quality systems to ensure good clinical practices are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/GCP/ICH regulations.
• Perform routine study activities as needed.
• May assist operations and client managers with Sponsor visits and interactions as appropriate.
• Ensure safe working practices/environment is employed and maintained.
• Recommend changes as necessary and justify them in accordance with company policy.
• Attend investigator meetings as appropriate.
• Serve as an educational resource and instructor/trainer for staff.

Required Education / Licensures / Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Successfully completed the National Certification Requirements for Physician Assistant (NCCPA) and is currently certified to practice (PA-C)
• Experience: Three to five years hands on clinical care experience
• Research experience a plus

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Benefits

• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable