Clinical Research Assistant, Brian Biesman MD
About The Position
Brian S. Biesman, M.D. PLLC is seeking an experienced, highly organized Clinical Research Assistant for its Nashville clinical research team. The program conducts industry-sponsored clinical trials in aesthetic medicine, including studies involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, injectables, energy-based technologies, and other emerging treatments. The role is intended for someone with paid professional clinical research experience who is detail-oriented, accountable, and interested in a long-term career in clinical research. The assistant works under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Lead Clinical Research Coordinator and supports day-to-day trial operations, participant visits, documentation, data entry, regulatory records, and site activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, personal accountability, and follow-through; work independently while collaborating with investigators, coordinators, sponsors, monitors, participants, and the clinical team; and uphold protocol compliance, data integrity, participant safety, and research quality. The position is full-time, on-site in Nashville, Tennessee, Monday through Friday. It offers opportunities for increased responsibility and professional advancement, including potential progression toward a Clinical Research Coordinator role based on demonstrated knowledge, judgment, initiative, reliability, and performance.
Requirements
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
- At least one year of paid, professional experience as a Clinical Research Assistant or in a comparable clinical research position.
- At least one year of experience with industry-sponsored Phase II–IV clinical trials.
- Experience working on industry- or sponsor-led clinical trials.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial protocols, source documentation, regulatory requirements, and study visit procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow study protocols, recognize discrepancies or potential deviations, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively, and meet study deadlines.
- Academic research, coursework, volunteer work, and internships do not count toward the required professional clinical research experience.
Nice To Haves
- Degree or certificate in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or a related field.
- Medical Assistant, LPN, RN, phlebotomy, or other relevant clinical training.
- More than one year of professional clinical research experience.
- Experience with industry-sponsored Phase II–IV clinical trials.
- Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, injectable, or aesthetic clinical trials.
- Experience with EDC platforms and electronic or paper regulatory documentation.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and IRB requirements.
- Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection or processing, or ECG/EKG acquisition.
- ACRP or SOCRA membership or certification.
- Genuine interest in clinical research and aesthetic medicine.
- Professional, compassionate interaction with research participants.
- Ability to anticipate study needs and take appropriate initiative.
- Interest in continued professional development and advancement within clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day conduct of industry-sponsored clinical trials.
- Review study protocols and prepare for participant visits.
- Support participant recruitment, prescreening, scheduling, and retention.
- Assist with the informed consent process within the scope of training and delegation.
- Assist with study visit procedures within the scope of training and delegation.
- Complete accurate, timely, and protocol-compliant source documentation.
- Enter study data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and assist with resolution of data queries.
- Maintain regulatory documents, participant records, and study files.
- Track study supplies, investigational products, and study-related materials as assigned.
- Assist with site initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, and study closeout activities.
- Communicate professionally with participants regarding appointments and study requirements.
- Help ensure study activities follow the protocol, GCP, site procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Promptly escalate eligibility questions, protocol concerns, discrepancies, and potential deviations.
- Perform additional clinical research responsibilities as assigned and appropriately delegated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
