Description
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in MA, NH, MI, VA, SC, FL, GA, AL, MO, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Principal Investigator conducts and coordinates daily clinical trial activities according to ICH/FDA/GCP guidelines, local regulations, study protocol, and company policies and processes. Working with a local and central team drives clinical oversight and the quality of the assigned studies at the site.
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; Experience in a medical research environment is preferred. Board certification in area of specialty highly preferred.
Required Skills:
- Clinical skills and 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.
About Alcanza Clinical Research
Alcanza Clinical Research (“Alcanza”) is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all. We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life.
Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.
Alcanza Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
