Clinical Research Physician - Internal Medicine or Endocrinology

Alcanza Clinical Research; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with safe harbor match

Health savings account

Job summary

Alcanza Clinical Research in Florida is seeking a physician (MD/DO) with an active license to lead clinical trials at the Clearwater site. The role ensures patient safety and data integrity in accordance with ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines, and company policies.

You will oversee day-to-day trial activities, assess eligibility, and collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams. The position requires strong leadership, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and a commitment to protocol training and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with an active physician license in good standing.
• Board certification in specialty required, CPR required with ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure participant safety and well-being through ethical execution of trials per FDA, ICH, NIH, GCP and HIPAA.
• Lead site operations to enhance efficiency, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess participant eligibility to ensure appropriate enrollment.
• Participate in participant recruitment, retention, and study execution.
• Collaborate with sponsors, clients and team members while maintaining data integrity.
• Provide protocol training for staff and participate in investigator meetings.

Skills

Clinical skills

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Education

MD or DO

Tools

Electronic health records

Web applications

Job description

Department: Operations

Location: Tampa Bay Medical Research - Clearwater

Description: Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, 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

• 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. Board certification in area of specialty is required. CPR required / ACLS preferred.

Required Skills

• Clinical skills and clinical procedures based in 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.