Principal Investigator, MD/DO

The role

You will provide medical leadership and oversight for clinical trials at a site in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will be responsible for participant safety, regulatory compliance and the quality of study execution.

What you will do

• Serve as Principal Investigator for assigned clinical trials
• Maintain responsibility for participant safety and medical decision-making
• Evaluate potential study participants for eligibility
• Oversee the informed consent process
• Evaluate, document and report adverse events and serious adverse events
• Provide medical oversight for investigational products
• Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, Sub-Investigators and site personnel
• Ensure appropriate delegation of study responsibilities and provide supervision and training
• Review and maintain accurate, complete and timely clinical research documentation
• Participate in sponsor meetings, investigator meetings, site visits, monitoring visits and regulatory inspections

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Arizona, or eligibility to obtain one before beginning clinical research responsibilities
• Board-certified or board-eligible in a recognized medical specialty
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient safety and ethical medical practice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical research teams
• Willingness to learn and follow trial protocols, GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator in clinical research
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial documentation requirements
• Experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs or clinical research organizations
• Experience evaluating and managing patients in therapeutic areas relevant to the site's trial portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to provide medical leadership and collaborate with clinical and operational teams

Benefits

• Meaningful impact on the development of innovative treatments
• Collaborative environment with experienced research professionals
• Established clinical research infrastructure and operational support
• Professional growth across a variety of therapeutic areas
• Organization that values professionalism, collaboration and diversity

Before you apply

• Arizona medical license required, or eligibility to obtain one before starting
• Physicians new to clinical research are encouraged to apply

About the company

Headlands Research is a clinical research network founded in 2018 that operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion. It focuses on expanding access to clinical trials and ensuring diverse populations are represented in medical research.