PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you!

QPS’ Story

Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of services, including Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. The QPS location in Miami, Florida is a multi-specialty research center employing clinical research professionals, including board-certified physicians, in a 32,000 square foot space. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and are encouraged achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, team work and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.

If this sounds like your ideal work environment, then we would love to speak with you, so apply today!

Please visit our website ( www.qps.com ) for more information and to see all current openings.

The Job

• MD, DO Board Certification is required.
• US Medical License is required
  
  

Essential Functions

• Ensuring GCP is followed through the entire study conduct.
• Ensuring subject confidentiality.
• Ensuring the subject or subject’s legal representative is provided with a copy of the signed and dated informed consent form.
• Confirm that the informed consent form is in language that is understandable to the subject.
• Securing a witness to the informed consent process when the subject or legal representative is unable to read.
• Allowing ample time and opportunity for the consent process and answering questions about the trial to the satisfaction of the subject or legal representative.
• Securing consent/assent from minors and mentally impaired subjects as appropriate.
• Following emergency use guidelines for waiver of consent in emergency situations as directed by federal regulations and IRB policy and procedures.
• Ensuring every subject meets 100% of Inclusion of Exclusion Criteria and meets eligibility before dosing.
• Ensuring subject safety is always first.
• Available for on-call or on-site coverage including weekends and holidays as needed.
  
  

Summary Of Duties

• Communicating effectively with subjects, research team, IRB, and sponsor.
• Meeting regularly with the research team to discuss subject participation and protocol progress.
• Assuring that all research staff are informed about the protocol and investigational agents.
• Being knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and GCP standards.
• Preparing for and attending investigator and start-up meetings.
• Participating in monitoring visits and audits as appropriate.
• Permitting monitoring and auditing by the sponsor and appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Making available to monitors, auditors, IRB, and regulatory authority (ies) all requested trial-related records.
• Delegating authority at the site appropriately.
• Assuring that all research staff are informed about their trial-related duties and functions.
• Maintaining a list of qualified persons and their corresponding trial-related delegated duties.
• Participate in sponsor Investigator’s meetings which may require travel off site.
  
  

Competencies

• Conceptual and abstract thinking
• Ability to interact in global community
• Highest level of professionalism consistent with industry standards
• Ability to work on 24 hour clock, in global environment
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and be computer literate with accurate typing skills.
  
  

Requirements

• Active medical license in Florida state.
• Board Certify Medical Doctor preferred or DO.
• Strong GCP/ICH guidelines knowledge.
• Prior Clinical Research experience a plus
• Attending principal investigator meetings, and educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates.
  
  

Why You Should Apply

• Great learning opportunities, especially for those new to the field. Our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
• Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team and company performance.
• Solid Benefits package, including Company-matched 401(k), and Company-sponsored Group Life/AD&D and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  
  

QPS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.