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 Location: San Juan, PR  | Site Name: CMR Center  | Full-Time  | Clinical Research

We're seeking an experienced physician for our clinical research site located in San Juan, PR to serve as our Principal Investigator on clinical trials. The Principal Investigator is responsible for ensuring subject safety, protocol compliance, data integrity, and high-quality study execution in accordance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and company standards. 

This role is ideal for a physician who is interested in clinical research, passionate about improving patient access to innovative therapies, and helping expand research opportunities in the community. In addition to clinical and study oversight responsibilities, the Principal Investigator will support business development and community engagement efforts, including attending sponsor meetings, conducting physician outreach, attending community education events, engaging in media interviews, and others that help build awareness of clinical research. 

Type:  Regular Full-time Employee
Schedule:  Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location:  Onsite in San Juan, PR (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
Reports to:  Site President
Benefits:  Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

The Company

CMRC Headlands is a premier clinical research site conducting Phase II-IV clinical trials in collaboration with global pharmaceutical sponsors. We advance medical innovation while placing patient experience and operational excellence at the heart of our mission. 

Championing Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity isn't just a checkbox for us-it's central to our mission. We're committed to advancing medical science by promoting diversity in every facet of clinical trial research. From our team composition to participant demographics, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee clinical trials conducted at CMR Center, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site staff, fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and professionalism within the research team.
• Participate in investigator meetings and educational initiatives to stay updated on advancements in clinical research and diversity initiatives.
• Obtain IRB approval for study initiation and any protocol modifications.
• Oversee subject safety, trial conduct compliance, and the informed consent process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including sponsors, monitors, regulators, and research network leadership.
• Provide ongoing training and support to research staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for clinical research trials required.
• Eligible for or active unencumbered license to practice as an MD or DO in Puerto Rico required.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors, research teams, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and industry best practices in clinical research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in obesity, cardiometabolic disease, vaccines, CNS, gastroenterology, rheumatology, nephrology, pediatrics, or other relevant therapeutic areas preferred.
• Existing patient access, referral network, or community relationships preferred.