Principal Investigator, Florida Research Institute
- Position:
- Principal Investigator, Florida Research Institute - an affiliate of Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS)
- Specialty:
- Leadership, Gastroenterology, Hypertension, Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Metabolism, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Principal Investigator, Hepatology, NASH - Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis, NAFLD - Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Location:
- Bradenton, Florida
Position Overview
The Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS), one of the largest and fastest growing Gastroenterology groups in Florida, are conducting a national search for a physician and clinical trialist to serve as the Principal Investigator for the Florida Research Institute (FRI).
The Principal Investigator for the Florida Research Institute will lead a research facility with a team of more than 20 healthcare professionals. Florida Research Institute is a multi-therapeutic, dedicated clinical research site with an industry track record of providing high enrollment rates and quality data.
We are searching for a principal investigator to apply their medical knowledge to oversee and direct the clinical course of research participants in clinical trials. Most of our trials are focused on gastroenterology or hepatology and include NASH, NAFLD, IBD, UC, Crohn’s, PBC/PSC and Celiac.
The person in this role must have a thorough knowledge of clinical trial management and monitoring, as they will be responsible for working with the sub investigator in overseeing the execution of study protocols, delegating study-related duties to site staff and ensuring site compliance with study protocols and other state/local regulations as applicable.
How to Apply
FDHS has retained the services of Academic Med to assist with this strategically important physician recruitment effort. The search is being led by Academic Med's Managing Principal, Gentry Zacheis and supported by Managing Director, Jim Hagood. Please forward your CV or nominations of highly qualified candidates via email to:
- Gentry Zacheis
- Managing Principal & Search Leader, Academic Med
- gentry(at)academic-med.com
- Jim Hagood
- Managing Director, Academic Med
- jim(at)academic-med.com
Position Specifics
Principal Investigator - Position Specifics
Position Description
The Principal Investigator for the Florida Research Institute will lead a research facility with a team of more than 20 healthcare professionals. Florida Research Institute is a multi-therapeutic, dedicated clinical research site with an industry track record of providing high enrollment rates and quality data.
We are searching for a principal investigator to apply their medical knowledge to oversee and direct the clinical course of research participants in clinical trials. Most of our trials are focused on gastroenterology or hepatology and include NASH, NAFLD, IBD, UC, Crohn’s, PBC/PSC and Celiac.
The person in this role must have a thorough knowledge of clinical trial management and monitoring, as they will be responsible for working with the sub investigator in overseeing the execution of study protocols, delegating study-related duties to site staff and ensuring site compliance with study protocols and other state/local regulations as applicable.
Role & Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Provide clinical and medical support and oversight for research clinical trials based on scope of practice.
• Ensure the safety of study participants, and maintain communication with patients, FRI team members and clinicians.
• Assess, grade, and document adverse events; apply triage and judgment to determine course of action.
• Oversee and, as needed, administer medications and treatments per study protocol and scope of practice.
• Support sponsor investigator research with investigational new drug/investigational device exemption applications.
• Communicate with FDHS Board of Directors and Executive Committee about research activities, goals and accomplishments.
Required Qualifications
- MD/DO/MBBS (or equivalent) – Candidate must be a clinician capable of treating patients
- Eligible for Medical License in the State of Florida
- Specialty Training or Experience in Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology
- Clinical Trials or Clinical Research Experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator
Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS)
Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS) is one of the largest and fastest growing Gastroenterology practices in the Southeast. FDHS was established in 2011 to provide comprehensive, high-quality gastroenterology services and to foster advanced research for digestive health problems.
FDHS is a physician-owned, single-specialty GI network that is headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and is comprised of:
• 80+ Gastroenterology Providers
• 25 Locations across Florida
• 350+ Employees
• 450,000+ GI-Related Patient Encounters per Year
• CLIA-certified Pathology Lab
• Florida Research Institute – Global Leader in GI & Hepatology Research with 20 clinical research staff, 2 research sites
With a growing team of nationally acclaimed care centers, providers and staff, we continue to expand our reach to communities that need our care. When you join FDHS, you become part of a premier team striving to deliver unparalleled, personalized care while treating patients like family. And at FDHS, our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Florida Research Institute (FRI)
Florida Research Institute (FRI) strives to bring advanced therapies to those in need while providing excellent patient care. Located in Lakewood Ranch, FL, FRI is a global leader in gastroenterology and hepatology research with a highly skilled team of more than 20 clinical research professionals.
FRI was founded in 2015 by Florida Digestive Health Specialists, one of the largest single-specialty gastroenterology networks in the state. This connection gives us a built-in database of thousands of potential local subjects and has allowed us to conduct a multitude of trials in various therapeutic areas.
We have developed a strong reputation for quality research, and we pride ourselves on our industry track record of providing sponsors and CROs:
• Quality data
• Timely responses
• High retention rates
• Low screen failure rate
FRI’s state-of-the-art research program will advance medicine for years to come.
FDHS Pathology Department
The Florida Digestive Health Specialists Pathology Department is a state-of-the-art facility serving 25 care centers throughout Florida, as well as our research institute. Our team includes licensed histologists, technologists and three board-certified pathologists with a subspecialty in Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Our highly skilled pathologists regularly communicate with our care centers to ensure the immediate reporting of clinically important information. The pathology department’s centralized location helps us deliver fast, accurate results to meet the needs of our many physicians and patients. Our lab is accredited by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and the College of American Pathologists, the world’s leading organization of board-certified pathologists that administers one of the most stringent certification processes in the nation.
Location Details
With warm temperatures, award-winning beaches and a thriving cultural and arts scene, the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota areas are the perfect place for families of all sizes. Tucked along the gulf coast of Florida, about an hour from Tampa and two hours from Orlando, Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch continue to flourish and attract new residents with a burgeoning economy, great restaurants, and plenty of year-round activities.
