Join as a Physician - Dermatologist, serving as Principal Investigator on clinical trials while providing quality care to patients, ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.
Position Overview
Elite Clinical Network (ECN) is seeking a dedicated and research-oriented Physician – Dermatologist to join our expanding team of clinical professionals. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the conduct of clinical trials by serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator, while continuing to provide high-quality medical care to adult patients within a clinical research setting. This is a part time/per diem position with a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medicine through clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on multiple Phase I–IV clinical trials.
- Perform comprehensive physical exams and clinical assessments for protocol screening and enrollment.
- Evaluate patient eligibility based on inclusion/exclusion criteria of clinical protocols.
- Provide medical oversight for clinical trial participants, including safety assessments, adverse event evaluations, and ongoing care.
- Collaborate closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, Sponsors, and Monitors to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
- Review and sign off on source documents, case report forms (CRFs), and regulatory documentation.
- Maintain detailed and accurate clinical trial documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, and sponsor requirements.
- Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Monitoring Visits, and Audits as needed.
- Manage chronic and acute conditions among study participants in alignment with standard care and protocol guidelines.
- Educate and counsel patients on study procedures, informed consent, and potential side effects.
- Support recruitment efforts and promote patient retention in trials.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Dermatology.
- BC/BE in Family Medicine or Geriatric Medicine will also be considered.
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to obtain prior to start.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical practice; prior clinical research experience preferred but not required.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with FDA, ICH-GCP, and clinical trial protocols.
- Experience managing or participating in industry-sponsored clinical trials.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction and sponsor collaboration.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced research environment.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
- DEA license (preferred).
Pay
- $100.00 - $250.00 hourly rate
- Eligibility for additional compensation for specific procedures, training, and referrals.
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