Principal Investigator

About Care Access

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Provide overall medical oversight and medical review of protocols in conformance with good clinical practice 
  • Review sponsor provided safety reports.  
  • Review and maintain accurate case report forms.  
• Ensure that the safety and well-being of all participants in the study at the trial site are protected 
  • Assess subject response to therapy, evaluate and address adverse experiences 
• Perform physical assessments, examinations and study procedures as required by study protocols 
• Train Sub-Investigators and study staff members on protocol and protocol specific procedures. Provide medical support to sub-investigators and study staff for protocol-related issues including protocol clarifications, inclusion/exclusion determinations, and issues of patient safety and/or eligibility.  
  • Review the inclusion/exclusion criteria, endpoint criteria, and investigational product use with the internal research team.  
• Complete the necessary Care Access and protocol specific trainings
• Comply with ICH GCP (International Conference on Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice) and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Participate in monitoring visits and sponsor meetings; allow monitoring and auditing by sponsors and inspection by appropriate regulatory agencies  

The Expertise Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information. 
• Critical thinking, dynamic problem-solving skills 

Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience

• Minimum Education:
  • MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license (medical license must be valid in the state in which the research is conducted)
• Minimum Experience:
  • Previous experience as a Principal Investigator is required; 2 years prior experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator, preferred 
  • Training and certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 

How We Work Together

• Location: Houston, TX. This role requires 100% of work to be performed on site.
• Travel: This is an onsite position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role.  
• Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
  • Walking - 20%, Standing - 20%, Sitting - 20% Lifting Up to, over, and overhead 25 lbs - 20%, Driving - 20%
  • Exposure to blood borne pathogens - Yes

The expected pay range for this role is $200,000 - $400,000 USD per year for full time team members.

Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match 

 

Mandatory Employer Disclosures:

Notice to Illinois applicants: Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records or adjudication, arrest, or conviction.
Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment.
Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment.
Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29–38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. 

Diversity & Inclusion

We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com