Principal Investigator

Job Description: Medical Director- Principal Investigator (PI) Austin, TX Site Operations Description I. JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Director functions as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials being conducted at a clinical research site. Serve as Principle Investigator on decentralized/hybrid clinical trials. Functions as a part of the Medical Affairs Department to provide medical and scientific support to functional areas, clinical trial investigators/sites and study sponsors.

• Family Medicine and or Internal Medicine experiences and exposures in needed

II. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
None
III. RESPONSIBILITES

• Function as PI or Sub-I for site based and/or decentralized/hybrid clinical trials, providing input into operational planning to ensure appropriate PI oversight with attention to patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide training as indicated to site staff in coordination with Site Director.
• Support and foster collaborative agreements and interactions with local practices/physicians/physician groups/medical providers to facilitate patient
• enrollment in coordination with the Site Director.
• Monitor Study Market Place for potential studies and respond to feasibilities in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge and clinical expertise in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Provides thorough review of protocol and other study materials
• Determines clinical and practical “fit” for our practice partner sites by assessing study complexity, logistics, etc.
• Collaborate with Trial Placement and Operations to determine which studies are appropriate for which sites/investigators
• Interact with potential, onboarding, and existing sites and investigators as requested by Research Operations, Decentralized Trial team and Site Account Managers.
• May travel to sites as needed
• Provide therapeutic and protocol specific training and supporting material for project teams and local investigators as indicated, and for internal operations needs
• Prepares risk assessment to determine potential pitfalls and issues that may occur during studies
• Participates in the development and medical review of recruitment and enrollment strategies and material.
• Provides medical and scientific knowledge on products and therapeutic areas to inform future growth.
• Interacts with outside medical experts as required.
• Provide input and participate in technology and other strategic committees as appropriate.
• Follows ethical and professional codes of conduct and escalate noncompliance as needed
• Comply with Clinic, and Sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), GCP guidelines and documents data according to ALCOA.
• Perform other duties as required to support requests to medical affairs

IV. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• MD, DO or advanced practice degree (NP, PA)
• Current and Active license to practice medicine in the US or requisite training and experience
• 3-5 years healthcare experience in a US community practice setting
• Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience in health research settings as a Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Expertise regarding applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking capabilities, project management, planning and organizational skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative spirit and dedication to team accomplishments, perseverance to overcome short term challenges and accomplish long-term objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross functional departments/groups
• Ability to independently and collaboratively create and manage project management plans related to the job requirements
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with clinical trial master filing systems
• Strong organization/prioritization skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects and tasks

Requirements MD, DO or advanced practice degree (NP, PA)
Current and Active license to practice medicine in the US or requisite training and experience
3-5 years healthcare experience in a US community practice setting
Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience in health research settings as a Principal or Sub-Investigator
Expertise regarding applicable compliance requirements.
Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking capabilities, project management, planning and organizational skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative spirit and dedication to team accomplishments, perseverance to overcome short term challenges and accomplish long-term objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross functional departments/groups
Ability to independently and collaboratively create and manage project management plans related to the job requirements
Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with clinical trial master filing systems
Strong organization/prioritization skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects and tasks

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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