Clinical Trials Medical Consultant (NIH)

• Duty Location: Bethesda, Maryland
• Position Information: Part-Time, On-Site
  • Hourly Rate: $118-$141
• Vacancies: One Opening
• Security Level: A security clearance is not required to apply. Applicants, once hired, may be subject to a background investigation and may have access to sensitive data.
• Travel Required: Occasional travel for meetings
• Relocation Expenses: No relocation expenses may be authorized for this position

Background

Ripple Effect works with federal, private, and non-profit clients to support some of the most crucial policies and programs that shape our nation. We provide professional consulting services in the areas of: Communications & Outreach; Program Management & Policy; and Research & Evaluation. Ripple Effect is an interdisciplinary environment, full of insightful and intentional people who value and reward adaptability, lifelong learning, and authenticity. To learn more about working at Ripple Effect and our growing team, check out the Future Rippler section of our website.

Position Description

The Clinical Trials Medical Consultant (NIH) will be responsible for identifying, developing, leading, and conducting clinical program management efforts for Eunice Kennedy ShriverNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Division of Extramural Research (DER). The Medical Consultant will review and evaluate information relevant to the management and oversight of clinical trials or other clinical studies in order to ensure compliance with NIH and NICHD policies and procedures, as well as the safety of human subjects throughout the development and implementation of the protocol. Protocols will be developed and supported by NICHD through different funding mechanisms and NICHD may or may not be directly involved in conduct of the trial, but plays an important role as the research funder.

Specific Duties may include:

• Serve as expert consultant to the DER Director, senior DER leadership, and NICHD program staff on clinical, ethical, policy, and regulatory issues related to the extramural clinical research portfolio
• Assist NICHD staff with coordination, oversight, and guidance on areas described above, as well as other areas such as data sharing and certificates of confidentiality
• Provide expert input regarding clinical trial/clinical research operations and procedures to NICHD staff who oversee networks or other cooperative agreements or contracts, as needed

• Provide expert input, as needed, to the Program Officer on individual study medical monitoring plans and milestones

• Provide expert consultation on clinical trial operations and procedures to Program Officer, Project Scientist, and/or DCC (data coordinating center)/clinical site investigators
• Assist DER staff by providing clinical and regulatory advice and guidance on the extramural clinical research portfolio

• Other potential duties, as needed:
  • Review reports on subject safety, protocol and regulatory compliance, and data accuracy
  • Provide expert consultation to NICHD staff on safety issues for protocols funded on NICHD networks or other cooperative agreements or contracts
  • At the direction of NICHD staff, provide expert input to the network investigator team on clinical development plans, protocol designs, and risk assessments, if needed
  • Provide input to NICHD staff in the review of clinical and medical data in reports of adverse events, protocol deviations, and unanticipated problems
  • Review investigator brochure
  • May assist with regulatory agency support, as needed

BENEFITS

Our employees are rewarded in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of work/life programs based on employment classification. Benefit offerings may include:

• Health Benefits – Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life, long-term disability, and other insurance products
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement 401K program
• Profit sharing and bonus program
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Professional development
• Flexible schedules and work location

Vetting and Hiring Process

It is the policy of Ripple Effect that:

• qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits (Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran);
• employment eligibility will be verified using E-verify;
• applicants may be asked to participate in assessments during the interview process as described in our Informed Consent Policy; and
• applicants will not be reimbursed for any expenses associated with the interview process or relocation.

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