Principal Investigator - CNS (Alzheimer's/Dementia focused) - San Antonio, Dallas, Houston

San Antonio, Texas

30+ days ago

Job Description

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research.At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high-quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare. Be a part of the discovery!

Summary: Pinnacle Clinical Research is seeking a part-time or full-time Neurologist (preferably behavioral), Geriatrician or Neuropsychiatrist to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials, with opportunities in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. The PI will oversee and conduct research activities, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulations, and ethical guidelines. Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight, monitoring patient safety, and collaborating with research staff to advance clinical studies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in caring for patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, strong analytical skills, and a dedication to advancing clinical research through high-quality patient care and ethical study practices.

The PI agrees to assume the overall responsibility for the study's conduct. By doing so, the User inherently agrees to:

Personally conduct or supervise the research
Ensure that each individual to whom a task is delegated is qualified by education, training, and experience to perform each of their delegated tasks
Protect the rights, safety, and welfare of the participants who will be in their care. To do this, they agree that the research:
- Is conducted in accordance with all federal regulatory requirements, state law, and Pinnacle Clinical Research policies (including SOPs)
- Is conducted in accordance with the IRB-approved plan
- They will ensure the accuracy, security, and integrity of the research data and the subsequent analysis of that data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and hold expert knowledge of study-related activities and protocols.
Assume all responsibilities and obligations as an Investigator, per Title 21 part 312 and FDA Form 1572.
Adhere to study protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times.
Maintain study sponsor and clinical trial confidentiality.
Perform study-related procedures such as physical examinations, informed consent, subject history, adverse events, test article handling, appointment scheduling, records review, treatment coordination, collecting vital signs, and subject health assessments. Review and adjudicate all lab, imaging, and biopsy findings.
Assists in the preparation for study monitor visits.
Perform subject screening and recruitment.
Provide some weekend coverage to facilitate study visits by protocol.
Provides after-hours phone call coverage as needed.

Qualifications:

Alzheimer Disease research experience highly preferred
At least one to two years of clinical practice in Neurology or Geriatrics
Experience working with an aging population in a clinical or research setting
Clinical research experience is preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
Possess impeccable integrity and personal and professional values that are consistent with PCR’s high standards and mission
Comply with the company policies, code of ethics, and guiding values always

Competencies:

Must be able to work independently and collaborate with a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to pay attention to detail
People skills, including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Foxfire, and web-based enterprise solutions software.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current Texas physician license.
Board Certified in Neurology, Geriatric, or a subspecialty.

FLSA Classification: This is a non-exempt position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
Occasional travel may be required, domestic and/or international 10%.
Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
Frequent mobility is required.
Occasionally squatting, kneeling, or bending.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including medical equipment, with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.

Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Location	San Antonio, Texas
Website	https://www.pinnacleresearch.com/careers/

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Adjudicationunmatched
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Alzheimer'sunmatched
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Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
Clinical Monitoringunmatched
Clinical Researchunmatched
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Dementiaunmatched
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English Languageunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
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Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
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IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee)unmatched
Informed Consentunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Microsoft Internet Explorer Browserunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Physician Credentialunmatched
Pinnacleunmatched
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)unmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Research Protocolsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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