Physician - Internal Medicine - Clinical Research

Lillestol Research is currently seeking to add a part-time MD or DO Clinical Research Investigator to our Team. BC/BE Internal Medicine or similar is preferred.

This position is in person and will serve as a complimentary and supportive role to our current Clinical Research Investigators. The role serves as an integral part of the Oversight / Participant Safety and Recruitment Team. Investigators oversee, assess and review individuals interested in participating in research for qualification to potentially enroll in a study.

This role is ideal for a physician who values work-life balance, collaboration, working with a team and being at the forefront of the future of medicine. We offer excellent work culture, an experienced, dedicated nursing and clinical research support staff within a fully operational research clinic conducting up to 40 trials at a time.

This is an out-patient only practice. The ideal schedule for this position will be mornings (M-F) with some flexibility as long as there is consistency within the established clinic hours. The position offers the flexibility to be done in conjunction with other business or healthcare positions, including a complimentary primary care practice, if preferred.

Benefit eligibility may vary. Position would qualify for 401K match after 1 year of employment, training, education and a supportive work culture for work/life balance. There are no weekends and no call obligation. There may be occasional / optional opportunities for travel to startup meetings.

Qualifications

• Medical degree, including MD or DO from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted state license to practice medicine
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA certification
• At least 2 years of patient care experience preferred
• Prior experience in clinical research preferred
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred

Duties:

• Perform clinical safety assessments and monitoring for study trial participants including medical history, physical examination, EKG, and laboratory evaluation to make trial related decisions
• Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles, practices, and techniques
• Counsel patients and provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease
• Consult with Sub and Co-Investigators and/or refer patients to appropriate specialists for further care when needed
• Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into care
• Review medical records to determine patient eligibility
• Provide medical oversight required for investigational medication delivery
• Oversee recruitment activities for clinical trials and assist and support recommended strategies to meet recruitment goals, including medical record reviews and retrieval of medical records as required
• Determine and assist in study feasibility for phase II-IV opportunities at clinical site. Attend Site Qualification Visits as required for new study opportunities. Participate in potential study feasibility calls and virtual meetings.
• Communicate with study sponsors as required and needed to ensure successful execution of clinical study protocol
• Leads coordination of clinical trial execution with clinical research team over a multitude of therapeutic areas
• Assist in management of clinical research team if requested or needed by Chief Operating Officer and/or Director of Operations.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative measures and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated and identifies areas of improvement
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice and study specific training requirements
• Oversees and implements standard operating procedures
• Directly assists Ownership, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Strong knowledge of medical principles, clinical assessment, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to perform comprehensive medical evaluations, including history, physical exams, and safety assessments.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to make sound, independent medical decisions within trial parameters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working patients, staff and study sponsors.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple studies and priorities.
• Ability to lead and coach clinical staff effectively.
• Exhibits high degree of organization in daily tasks.
• Interacts with…