Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner (Np/Pa) - Concord, Nh Contract

Overview

Lightship is the virtual-first provider that is perfecting the way clinical trials get done. Because clinical research plays such a vital role in bringing life-enhancing and lifesaving innovations to market, Lightship pursues operational excellence to clinical studies. Our end-to-end hybrid delivery model, our diversity of skillsets, and in house care team ensure sponsor success and the best possible patient experience. With a problem-solving mindset, we strive to make every clinical trial better than the last. Operational excellence is not a goal, but a way of doing things at Lightship.

An Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner is an experienced healthcare provider (e.g., Nurse Practitioner [NP], Physician Assistant [PA], Clinical Nurse Specialist [CNS]) who joins our team to support the efforts to conduct clinical research studies. The Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner supports the Principal Investigator in the management of study patients and protocol tasks as delegated for a specific study. Advanced Clinical Research Practitioners will have the appropriate education, background, and qualifications to complete the tasks specifically delegated and per study sponsor requirements.

This is position is required to maintain an in-person on our Mobile Research Unit located in Concord, NH. A successful candidate will possess a willingness and desire to work independently without significant supervision. Additionally, this position will require practitioner to travel to the patients' homes.

The Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner is responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each patient visit
• Completing telemedicine training and other training activities provided by Lightship, including those related GCP, Biomedical Research, and Lightship-specific SOPs
• Ensuring that appropriate medical care is coordinated for study patients for issues related to study participation and facilitating care of health issues that may arise during the study
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting adverse events per protocol, study instructions, and Lightship SOPs
• Administering investigational medications or providing patient education regarding administration, as necessary
• Participating in telemedicine calls with study patients, as needed
• Ensuring proper storage for the investigational study product, study materials, and supplies as needed
• Working with the Lightship study teams to execute clinical research activities, which will be delegated by the Principal Investigator to the Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner and the study team based on education, training, and experience
• Performing protocol defined procedures and assessments, including, but not limited to, clinical examinations, efficacy evaluations and safety assessments.
• Completing study visits with patients in their home and/or on the Mobile Research Unit (MRU) per protocol requirements and adhering to relevant federal, state, and local research regulations

The Advanced Clinical Research Practitioner has:

• Ability to participate in the protocol, GCP, and other required study trainings
• Knowledge of clinical documentation practices
• Adequate technological skills to adapt to new programs, systems, or devices
• Ability and comfort in working with remote personnel
• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Ability to follow clinical protocol and comply with study specific procedures
  • Ability to properly execute research responsibilities as delegated by the Principal Investigator
  • Ability to participate in the protocol, GCP, and other required study trainings
  • Adequate technological skills to adapt to new programs, systems, or devices
  • Ability and comfort in working with remote personnel
  • Ability to conduct study visits on a mobile research, at the patient's home, or via telemedicine
  • Knowledge of clinical documentation practices
  • Ability to be located in Concord, NH
• Ability to conduct study visits on a mobile research, at the patient's home, or via telemedicine
• Ability to properly execute research responsibilities as delegated by the Principal Investigator
• Ability to follow clinical protocol and comply with study specific procedures
• Ability to be located in Concord, NH

• Valid driver's license
• Current valid NP, PA, or CNS license
• Education and experience
  • Current valid NP, PA, or CNS license
  • Two (2) years of recent clinical practice experience as a NP, PA, or CNS in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting
  • Prior experience in sponsored research conducting clinical trials, required; at least 24 months of previous experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Personal vehicle may be required for on the job transportation
• Prior experience in sponsored research conducting clinical trials, required; at least 24 months of previous experience preferred
• Personal vehicle may be required for on the job transportation
• Two (2) years of recent clinical practice experience as a NP, PA, or CNS in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting

We would like to offer you:

• An opportunity to help re-envision how clinical research is executed with inclusivity, increased diversity and accessible at the core
• Great compensation
• An unmatched opportunity to grow as part of an established startup with industry veterans, high-caliber investors, and a massive market opportunity
• The chance to work with a patient-centered, clinically-oriented, collaborative team to support in the delivery of enterprise grade virtual-first clinical research solutions at scale

Generous benefits package, including:

• A 100% 401(k) company match for up to 4% of eligible contributions with an immediate vesting.
• Monthly stipend for internet and phone expenses
• Top notch healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family.
• Company provided laptop, your choice of a PC or a Mac
• Life insurance and More!
• Short & long-term disability

Our total compensation package is very competitive including a $10,000 sign on bonus! The base salary range for this role is between $65-80/hr+, depending on education, skills, and experience. To determine our compensation, we use a market-based approach that is geographically neutral. We believe that this demonstrates our company value of 'believing in people' – valuing the outputs and performance of each team member. Additional details are available during the interview process.

Please note: For the safety of our patients and each other, all positions at Lightship that require travel, in-person participation, or are patient-facing, do require vaccination against COVID-19.

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:

Lightship is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Lightship considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. EEO is the Law

Lightship is an E-Verify employer. Find out more here: Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster

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