Principal Investigator (MD/DO) – Dermatology Clinical Trials

Job overview

The Principal Investigator (MD/DO) – Dermatology Clinical Trials role is primarily remote, with onsite presence in McAllen, TX approximately two to four times per month or more depending on study needs. Additional oversight is performed remotely for approximately 3–5 hours per week. Compensation is flexible based on experience and qualifications; no numeric rate is specified. Hawthorne Health’s community-based research model aims to make clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. The investigator leads dermatology trials at a community research site, overseeing study conduct, participant safety, staff, data, and regulatory compliance. The role contributes to efficient, patient-friendly research and supports the development of clinical evidence through compliant trial operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee clinical trials and ensure protocol, GCP, ICH, and regulatory compliance
• lead and supervise site research staff
• delegate and oversee study duties
• remotely review patient assessments and eligibility
• interpret laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostics
• make medical decisions about participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations
• ensure complete study data
• coordinate with sponsors, CROs, IRBs, and regulators
• manage investigational products
• participate in site visits, monitoring, audits, and inspections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal investigator

md

do

dermatology clinical trials

mcallen tx

hawthorne health

clinical research

gcp

sponsor-initiated trials

medical license

patient safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time 1099 opportunity requiring an MD, current unrestricted medical license, and experience leading at least three sponsor-initiated trials as PI or Sub-I. Onsite presence is approximately two to four times monthly, with remote oversight of approximately 3–5 hours weekly.

About the employer

Hawthorne Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.