Cardiologist

Summary

Join Celerion as a Cardiologist to perform ECG and Holter reviews, consult with the Principal Investigator team on participant safety, and act as an educational resource on cardiovascular matters. You will adjudicate cardiodynamic ECGs, review safety ECGs, analyze Holter recordings, and provide expert consultations. Promptly alert the PI of serious adverse events and actively participate in core laboratory meetings. Ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures, maintain continuing education and licensing, and participate in quality assessments. Contribute to process improvements and maintain a strong commitment to patient safety and data integrity.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Licensed physician in good standing with board certification or equivalent in cardiology
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with colleagues, departments, and clients
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrate strong computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot general issues. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Veeva, and department-specific software, ensuring seamless integration of technology into daily operations
• Independence and Organizational Skills: Display a high level of organization and the ability to work independently effectively managing multiple priorities
• Problem-Solving: Exhibit solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, navigating complex challenges with confidence and efficiency
• Innovation: Exhibit an inquisitive demeanor and a desire to develop innovative approaches pertaining to core laboratory efficiency and cardiovascular service offerings
• Passion for Science: Strong commitment to learning and advancing scientific knowledge within the field of new drug development and regulatory guidance
• Continuing Education: Maintain and enhance subject matter expertise by engaging in ongoing education programs and webinars related to early phase pharmaceutical research

Responsibilities

• Adjudication of Cardiodynamic ECGs: Conduct timely and blinded interpretation and measurement of cardiodynamic ECGs consistent with the accuracy and precision required at Celerion for regulatory submission
• Safety ECG Review: Provide consultative services involving the review of safety ECGs in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) or their designee to aid in subject management decisions
• Holter Review: Analyze continuous digital Holter recordings for potential dysrhythmias that would impact subject safety
• Consultation Availability: Provide expert consultation on cardiovascular, clinical, or core laboratory specific findings, addressing questions from team members that require specialized cardiology insights and recommendations
• Adverse Event Notification: Promptly alert the Principal Investigator (PI) or their designee to any potentially serious adverse clinical events identified during the review of cardiovascular data
• Core Laboratory Meetings: Actively participate in monthly core laboratory staff meetings to discuss salient issues, provide educational insights, and offer feedback to enhance team collaboration and performance
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all procedure guidelines (WIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training requirements
• Continuing Education and Licensing: Maintain all continuing education and licensing requirements as mandated by the state in which they are licensed to practice medicine
• Quality Assessment Participation: Engage in annual quality assessment exercises to ensure maintenance of clinical competence in ECG reading skills and evaluate intra-reader and inter-reader variability
• Process Improvement Contributions: Provide valuable input and recommendations into core laboratory processes and procedures designed to enhance accuracy, precision, and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: (Preferred) 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical research, the biotech industry, or as a member of a Contract Research Organization (CRO)