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Principal Investigator (Neurology, Geriatric)

Pinnacle Clinical Research
Georgetown, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research. At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives.  We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare. Be a part of the discovery!

Summary : Pinnacle Clinical Research is seeking a part-time Neurologist or 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, 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 conduct. By doing so, inherently agrees to :

  • Personally conduct or supervise the research
  • Ensure that each individual to whom a task is delegated is qualified by virtue of education, training, and experience to perform each of their delegated tasks
  • Protect the rights, safety and welfare of the participants who will be under their care. To do this they are agreeing 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
  • That they will ensure the accuracy, security and integrity of the research data and the subsequent analysis of that data.
  • Duties and 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.
  • Performs 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.  Reviews and adjudicates all lab, imaging and biopsy findings.
  • Assists in the preparation for study monitor visits.
  • Performs subject screening and recruitment.
  • Provides some weekend coverage to facilitate study visits per protocol.
  • Provides after-hours phone call coverage as needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • At least one to two years of clinical practice in Neurology or Geriatrics
  • Experience working with an aging population in a clinical or research setting
  • Clinical research experience is preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities :

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
  • Possess 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
  • Competencies :

  • 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.
  • Certificates and Licenses :

  • Current Texas physician license.
  • Board Certified in Neurology, Geriatric or a subspecialty.
  • FLSA Classification : This is a non-exempt position.

    Work Environment and Physical demands :

    The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work may be performed in an office / laboratory and / or a clinical environment.
  • Occasional travel may be required domestic and / or international 10%.
  • Ability to work in an upright and / or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
  • Frequent mobility required.
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.
  • Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

    About Pinnacle Clinical Research :

    Pinnacle Clinical Research Network provides world-class clinical trial solutions to its member sites, sponsors, CROs, researchers and patients to accelerate the results of their trials. By advocating for quality, integrity and diversity in clinical research data, Pinnacle is dedicated to advancing unmet areas of medical research and leading pivotal scientific discoveries.

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