Job Description

SUMMARY

• The Clinical Investigator oversees the clinical research of consumer products involving healthy paid volunteers. Develops research studies and creates standards and guidelines for clinical research services and programs. Ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, good clinical practice and FDA regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

• Oversees the clinical research of consumer products involving healthy paid volunteers. 
• Writes protocols, collects and reviews data, prepares progress reports, analyzes results, writes summaries and conclusions and issues reports.
•  Develops, maintains and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensures that study personnel have access to SOPs and that SOPs are followed. 
• Conducts and / or supervises studies in accordance with the protocol and SOP’s.
•  Protects the rights, safety and welfare of subjects.
• Interfaces with the Sponsor, staff, contractors, professional societies, Institutional / Investigational Review Board (IRB), subjects, government agents / agencies and other business units. Obtains appropriate information, documentation and signatures.
• Notifies the Sponsor and / or IRB of any changes to or deviations from the protocol and document changes and deviations.
• Delegates duties, as appropriate. Ensures that all individuals working on the study have necessary credentials, are adequately trained, understand their obligations and are properly supervised.
• Provides a sufficient number of trained staff members to be assigned to each study. Maintains training records of staff members.
•  Ensures that the Informed Consent (IC) is clear and accurate so that subjects can understand the IC.
• Provides the opportunity for subjects to ask questions about the IC. Ensures that subjects have signed the IC.
• Maintains appropriate accurate and complete records of test materials, including amount received, amount dispensed and disposition, both current and historical. Assures confidentiality of records.
•  Maintains a safe and hygienic facility.
•  Handles any unanticipated occurrences on a case-by-case basis.
•  Notifies the Sponsor and the IRB about Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Adverse Reactions (ARs).
• Follows events and reactions to resolution.
•  Maintains Quality Assurance (QA). Ensures that QA Department is fulfilling all job duties.
• Provides reasonable medical care for any medical problems that are related to the research.
• Instructs employees on the confidentiality aspects of analytical reports and information.
• Possesses knowledge and complies with applicable FDA / Governmental / International regulations.
•  Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

REQUIRED:

• Must possess a PhD, M.D., D.O., or similar post-graduate degree in Science, Medicine, or Engineering AND
• 7+ years of experience in a related field

PREFERRED:

•  Dermatology background, sunscreen and cosmetic testing experience a plus
•  10+ years of experience in a related field

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS

• None required

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English – Advanced level required
•  Mathematical Skills: Intermediate at a minimum. Advanced level preferred
•  Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required
•  Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) – Intermediate user proficiency required
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality
•  Effective communication, written and verbal skills
• Strong attention to detail
•  Well organized with a sense of responsibility for project and time management
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
•  Strong ability to balance multiple priorities and produce results
•  Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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