Geriatrician — Principal Investigator

Job overview

The Geriatrician — Principal Investigator role is onsite in Ridgewood, NJ. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Pinnacle Clinical Research’s clinical trials and its work to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care. The physician oversees clinical research activities while protecting participant safety and ensuring studies follow protocols, regulations, and ethical requirements. The role combines geriatric clinical care with study oversight, participant assessments, and collaboration with research staff to support reliable research conduct.

What you'll do

• Personally conduct or supervise research and ensure delegated tasks are performed by qualified individuals.
• Protect participant rights, safety, and welfare and ensure studies follow regulations, state law, company policies, and IRB-approved plans.
• Perform study procedures, including examinations, informed consent, subject history, adverse-event review, vital signs, health assessments, and review of lab, imaging, and biopsy findings.
• Screen and recruit participants, prepare for monitor visits, and provide some weekend coverage and after-hours phone coverage as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geriatrician

principal investigator

ridgewood nj

pinnacle clinical research

clinical trials

geriatrics

alzheimer’s dementia

participant safety

good clinical practice

weekend study coverage

after-hours phone coverage

10% occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current physician license and board certification in geriatric medicine, with one to two years of geriatric clinical practice. Clinical research experience is preferred but not required. Occasional domestic or international travel of 10% may be required.

About the employer

Dropoff, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.