Part-Time Cardiology Clinical Research Investigator

ECN Clinical; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

ECN Clinical is seeking a Cardiologist- Clinical Research Investigator to join our expanding team. The role will involve acting as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on Phase I–IV trials while continuing to provide patient care in a clinical research setting.

This part-time/per diem position emphasizes protocol compliance, data integrity, safety oversight, and collaboration with sponsors and coordinators to advance medical knowledge through trials.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology.
• GCP certification or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical practice; prior clinical research preferred.

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 and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Sponsors, and Monitors to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
• Review and sign off on source documents, CRFs, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain detailed clinical trial documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, and sponsor requirements.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits, Monitoring Visits, and Audits as needed.
• Manage chronic and acute conditions among study participants per protocol guidelines.
• Educate and counsel patients on study procedures, informed consent, and potential side effects.
• Support recruitment efforts and promote patient retention in trials.

Skills

FDA familiarity

ICH-GCP familiarity

Clinical trial protocols

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Cardiology board cert/elig

GCP certification

Tools

CTMS

EMR systems

Job description

ECN Clinical is seeking a Cardiologist- Clinical Research Investigator to join our expanding team. The role will involve acting as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on Phase I–IV trials while continuing to provide patient care in a clinical research setting.

This part-time/per diem position emphasizes protocol compliance, data integrity, safety oversight, and collaboration with sponsors and coordinators to advance medical knowledge through trials.