Geriatrician - Principal Investigator

Pinnacle Clinical Research•Ridgewood, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Clinical Research is seeking a Full-time Geriatrician to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials. 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 and steatotic liver disease with 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.

Requirements

Current physician license.
Board Certified in Geriatric medicine.
At least one to two years of clinical practice in Geriatrics.
Experience working with an aging population in a clinical or research setting.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Clinical research experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred.

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.