Rheumatology Provider – Clinical Trials – Principal Investigator/Sub Investigator Preferred

About This Role

This role involves providing rheumatology expertise for part-time clinical trials at Hawthorne Health, an organization dedicated to making clinical research more accessible to patients in local communities. The Professional will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI)/Sub-Investigator or support an experienced team, focusing on patient evaluation, assessment, and clinical decision-making within rheumatology-specific studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide rheumatology clinical expertise to support sponsor-initiated trials, collaborating closely with the PI/Sub-I and site team
• Perform comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations and support management of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as required by protocol and delegated by the PI
• Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including: SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG, SLEDAI-2K, CLASI, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), and joint count assessments
• Perform delegated study-related duties under PI oversight, which may include patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings
• Review and interpret eligibility criteria, laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostics per protocol in collaboration with and under the supervision of the PI
• Support PI/Sub-I medical decision-making regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations by providing therapeutic area input and recommendations
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of study data and assessments
• Communicate effectively with the PI, study team, and (as delegated) sponsors/CROs/IRBs and regulatory stakeholders
• Participate in site visits (initiation, monitoring), audits, and inspections as needed
• Stay current on advancements in rheumatology and relevant clinical research updates

Requirements

• MD, NP, or PA-C with demonstrated expertise in rheumatology (clinical practice and/or relevant specialty focus)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational habits
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time, flexible model
• Commitment to ethical conduct, GCP-aligned behavior, and patient safety

Qualifications

• MD, NP, or PA-C

Nice to Have

• Prior PI/Sub-I experience
• Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems

Skills

* Required skills