Principal Investigator Consultant

Principal Investigator Consultant

Join us in a pivotal role that directly impacts infant health and innovation! As a Principal Investigator Consultant, you will lead a groundbreaking decentralized study outside the US, monitoring infant growth with the latest technology and clinical insights-helping shape the future of pediatric nutrition and medicine.

Overview

This contract offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead a first-of-its-kind organic whole milk infant formula study in the UK. Working closely with global teams, you'll oversee all medical and regulatory aspects, ensuring the safety and well-being of young participants while advancing scientific understanding. With a flexible schedule, this role is ideal for a dedicated pediatrician or experienced MD committed to making a meaningful difference.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise a decentralized clinical trial focused on infant growth and nutrition monitoring.
• Conduct and review study activities, including telehealth consent and assessments, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Obtain ethics approval and maintain continuous oversight of participant safety and data integrity.
• Provide expert input on study protocol design, clinical development plans, and regulatory documents.
• Engage with US-based study partners weekly to coordinate logistics, schedules, budgets, and troubleshoot challenges.
• Support the study's remote activities, including oversight of delegated personnel, vendors, and healthcare providers.
• Present findings at investigator meetings or related stakeholder sessions as needed.

Must-Have Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the UK.
• Preferably, a Pediatrician or a General Medicine MD with pediatric experience.
• 3-5 years of principal investigator experience in clinical research.
• Familiarity with infant milestones, infant formula, and growth monitoring using WHO growth charts for children under 2 years.
• Comfort with telehealth technologies, plotting growth curves, and understanding percentiles.
• Ability to engage flexibly with US-based teams on timing, especially for afternoon/evening hours.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with decentralized or remote clinical trials.
• Knowledge of pediatric gastrointestinal or growth-related issues.

This 18-month engagement offers a chance to lead an innovative study from inception through to impactful results, with hours ramping up towards 4-6 per week. If you're passionate about pediatric health and ready to make a difference through pioneering research, we want to hear from you!