Dermatology Provider - Clinical Trials - Principal Investigator/Sub Investigator Preferred

Hawthorne Health•Gadsden, AL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hawthorne Health is seeking an MD, NP, or PA-C with Dermatology expertise for a part-time, 1099 contract role supporting Clinical Trials as a Therapeutic Area Subject Matter Expert (SME). Experience treating lupus is strongly preferred. PI/Sub-I experience is preferred but not requiredâyouâll either serve in that capacity (if qualified) or support an experienced PI/Sub-I team as the rheumatology SME, contributing to rheumatology-specific patient evaluations, assessments, and clinical decision-making.

Requirements

MD, NP, or PA-C with demonstrated expertise in dermatology (clinical practice and/or relevant specialty focus).
Experience treating Lupus
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with an established research team.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational habits.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time, flexible model.
Commitment to ethical conduct, GCP-aligned behavior, and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Prior PI/Sub-I experience preferred but not required
Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including: SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG (British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index), SLEDAI-2K (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index), CLASI (Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index), Physician Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGA), and Joint count assessment
Accurately document findings and contribute to ongoing clinical trials, registries, or research protocols as applicable.
Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials conducted at the research site, ensuring adherence to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead and supervise the clinical research team, including sub-investigators, study coordinators, and other site staff.
Delegate study-related duties appropriately to qualified personnel and ensure proper training and oversight.
Conduct remote review of patient assessments, including physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings, to ensure appropriate participant enrollment.
Review and interpret laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests.
Make critical medical decisions regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations.
Ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection and documentation of all study data.
Communicate effectively with sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and regulatory authorities.
Manage investigational product accountability, storage, and administration according to protocol and with the help of the on-site IP team.
Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
Maintain continuous medical education and stay current with advancements in clinical research and relevant therapeutic areas.