We are currently partnered with a clinical research site in Kansas City, MO who are looking to hire a physician to work as a principal investigator on their industry sponsored clinical research trials! For this opening they are looking for a physician with a background in internal medicine, hepatology, or gastroenterology.

At this site they perform industry sponsored pharmaceutical studies in the internal medicine space for conditions such as NASH, NAFLD, cirrhosis, and Crohn's disease among others.

Previous clinical research experience is preferred but not required making this a great opportunity to get into the research space!

This is an on-site opportunity and our client is open to both full time and part time applicants.

The site is open Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the study participants through the safe performance and ethical execution of the clinical trials, in adherence with FDA, ICH, NIH, GCPs & HIPAA guidelines, study protocols, as well as company policies and processes
• Overall site leadership with a focus on enhancing efficiencies, patient safety and protocol/GCP /regulatory compliance
• Evaluates and assesses participants to ensure only eligible participants enroll into the trials.
• Participates and engages in 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.
• Participate in Investigator Meetings (IMs), and continuing education activities in order to maintain current knowledge of recruitment affairs and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or required based on the needs of the participants, protocols and/or company.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO degree, an active physician license (in good standing) in the state of practice for this role is required. Clinical trial investigator experience preferred. Board certification in area of specialty required. Background in either Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, or Internal Medicine required.

Required Skills:

• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, vitals, ECGs/EKGs, IVs, etc., and clinical procedures based on area of specialty.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math proficiency.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, employees, subjects, managers and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Ability to be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and exemplify a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a 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 in a confidential and professional manner, 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, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.