Principal Investigator - CNS (Alzheimer's/Dementia focused) - San Antonio, Dallas, Houston

About the role

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world‑class clinical research. Pinnacle Clinical Research is seeking a part‑time or full‑time Neurologist (preferably behavioral), Geriatrician or Neuropsychiatrist to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials, with opportunities in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. The PI will oversee and conduct research activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and ethical guidelines. Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight, monitoring patient safety, and collaborating with research staff to advance clinical studies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience caring for patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to advancing clinical research through high‑quality patient care and ethical study practices. The PI assumes overall responsibility for the study’s conduct.

Responsibilities

• Review and hold expert knowledge of study‑related activities and protocols.
• Assume all responsibilities and obligations as an Investigator, per Title 21 part 312 and FDA Form 1572.
• Adhere to study protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times.
• Maintain study sponsor and clinical trial confidentiality.
• Perform study‑related procedures such as physical examinations, informed consent, subject history, adverse events, test article handling, appointment scheduling, records review, treatment coordination, collecting vital signs, and subject health assessments.
• Review and adjudicate all lab, imaging, and biopsy findings.
• Assist in the preparation for study monitor visits.
• Perform subject screening and recruitment.
• Provide some weekend coverage to facilitate study visits by protocol.
• Provide after‑hours phone call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Alzheimer disease research experience highly preferred.
• At least one to two years of clinical practice in Neurology or Geriatrics.
• Experience working with an aging population in a clinical or research setting.
• Clinical research experience is preferred but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Impeccable integrity and personal/professional values consistent with PCR’s high standards and mission.
• Compliance with company policies, code of ethics, and guiding values.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Flexibility with changing priorities.
• Diplomatic and professional communication style.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and web‑based enterprise solutions software.

Certificates and Licenses

• Current Texas physician license.
• Board Certified in Neurology, Geriatrics, or a related subspecialty.

FLSA Classification

This is a non‑exempt position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment. Occasional travel may be required, domestic and/or international (approximately 10%).

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6‑10 hours per day.
• Frequent mobility is required.
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying of objects, including medical equipment, with a maximum lift of 20‑50 lb.