Clinical Research Physician - Internal Medicine or Endocrinology

Alcanza Clinical Research; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with safe harbor match

Disability insurance

Job summary

Alcanza Clinical Research seeks a Principal Investigator to lead site activities under ICH/GCP guidelines. You will oversee patient safety, protocol compliance, and daily trial operations across Tampa Bay Medical Research – Largo.

The role requires an MD/DO with an active license and board certification in the specialty. Strong communication, bilingual English/Spanish, and ability to manage multiple tasks are highly valued.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and an active physician license in the state of practice.
• Board certification in your specialty is required.
• CPR is required; ACLS is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical well-being and safety of study participants per guidelines and protocols.
• Provide overall site leadership focused on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and screen participants for eligibility.
• Support delivery and retention of study participants.
• Collaborate with sponsors, clients, and team members.
• Maintain accurate data and patient information in line with protocols.
• Participate in protocol training for staff.
• Join investigator meetings and ongoing education on recruitment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet study needs.

Skills

Clinical skills

MS Office

Typing 40 wpm

Organizational skills

Bi-lingual EN/ES

Communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

MD or DO degree

Active physician license (state)

Board certification in area of specialty

CPR required / ACLS preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Department: Operations

Location: Tampa Bay Medical Research - Largo

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

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. 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.