Physician Assistant (Associate) - Clinical Research

Revival Research Institute, LLC•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Revival Research Institute, LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in the Metro Detroit Region, has expanded its national presence to Texas, Illinois, and Nebraska. We are recognized for our commitment to providing high-quality data for clinical research trials. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (Associate) with a strong interest in Clinical Research to join our team. The Physician Assistant – Clinical Research Sub-Investigator supports the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of clinical trials under the Principal Investigator's oversight. This role involves advanced clinical assessment, protocol execution, participant safety surveillance, source documentation, and cross-functional coordination. The PA acts as a medically qualified member of the investigator team, ensuring study-related medical care and decisions are timely, well-documented, and consistent with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, the IRB-approved plan, sponsor requirements, and organizational procedures. This role does not replace the PI and operates within delegated authority after required credentialing, training, and sponsor acceptance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; master’s degree or higher preferred/required in accordance with applicable licensure standards.
Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in each state where assigned clinical services will be performed.
Current NCCPA certification, if required by state law or organizational policy.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required when appropriate to the study population, procedures, or site emergency plan.
DEA registration and state controlled-substance authorization when required for assigned prescribing or study responsibilities.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and ability to learn CTMS, eSource, EDC, safety, laboratory, and sponsor systems.
Ability to communicate clearly with participants, investigators, staff, sponsors/CROs, and healthcare providers.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical information, recognize safety concerns, document sound clinical reasoning, and escalate appropriately.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of direct patient-care experience preferred.
Experience in the site’s therapeutic areas strongly preferred.
Clinical research experience preferred.
Candidates without prior research experience must demonstrate the ability to complete structured research, GCP, protocol, and system training before independent task assignment.

Responsibilities

Supports the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of clinical trials under the oversight of the Principal Investigator.
Combines advanced clinical assessment with protocol execution, participant safety surveillance, source documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
Serves as a medically qualified member of the investigator team.
Ensures study-related medical care and decisions are timely, appropriately documented, and consistent with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, the IRB-approved plan, sponsor requirements, and organizational procedures.
Recognizes clinical risk, responds with appropriate urgency, and prioritizes participant rights, safety, and well-being.
Integrates medical history, examination findings, laboratory data, concomitant medications, and protocol criteria within delegated authority.
Understands investigator-site obligations, informed consent, safety reporting, protocol adherence, privacy, and essential documentation.
Produces timely, accurate, traceable records and resolves discrepancies without obscuring the original record.
Follows current approved materials and does not improvise around eligibility, dosing, safety, or endpoint requirements.
Recognizes role boundaries, communicates concerns early, follows issues to resolution, and accepts ownership of assigned actions.
Manages scheduled visits, review queues, signatures, queries, and follow-up within required timelines.
Works effectively across clinical, regulatory, pharmacy, laboratory, recruitment, quality, and sponsor/CRO teams.