Part-Time Medical Director & Lab Director (CLIA/CAP)

RDI - Your IVD CRO; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time or fractional engagement

Job summary

RDI Trials in Van Nuys, CA seeks a physician to assume laboratory director responsibilities and provide medical oversight for a portfolio of studies. You will work with sponsors, investigators, and our clinical team to ensure rigorous scientific standards and regulatory compliance.

This part-time or fractional role requires on-site presence, CLIA/CAP oversight experience, and the ability to translate client requirements into practical study protocols while guiding startup and enrollment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted California medical license.
• Board certification in clinical pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology.
• Qualifications to assume laboratory directorship under applicable California/federal requirements.
• Experience directing a regulated clinical laboratory with CLIA/CAP oversight.
• Relevant diagnostic study, assay validation, or clinical research experience.
• Ability to fulfill PI responsibilities for assigned studies.
• Regular onsite work in Van Nuys, daytime availability.
• Willingness to review records, learn workflows, document decisions and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Direct the laboratory as the laboratory director of record and oversee quality and corrective actions.
• Oversee proficiency testing, personnel competency, method verification/validation, and CAP/CLIA matters.
• Maintain inspection readiness and respond to regulatory matters.
• Assess current test menu requirements and potential additions.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve scientific, quality, and testing issues.
• Lead assigned studies as Principal Investigator with oversight of conduct, data, and approvals.
• Participate in sponsor meetings, monitoring visits, protocol training, and closeout.
• Engage physicians and clients; secure site participation and manage startup/enrollment.

Skills

MD or DO with California license

Board certification in clinical or an

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in clinical pathology or AP/CP

Job description

RDI Trials in Van Nuys, CA seeks a physician to assume laboratory director responsibilities and provide medical oversight for a portfolio of studies. You will work with sponsors, investigators, and our clinical team to ensure rigorous scientific standards and regulatory compliance.

This part-time or fractional role requires on-site presence, CLIA/CAP oversight experience, and the ability to translate client requirements into practical study protocols while guiding startup and enrollment.