Hawthorne Health, Inc.
This part-time, 1099 contract role involves providing rheumatology clinical expertise to support sponsor-initiated clinical trials. The role includes performing comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations, conducting standardized disease activity assessments, and supporting PI/Sub-I medical decision-making in rheumatology clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
- • Provide rheumatology clinical expertise to support sponsor-initiated trials, collaborating closely with the PI/Sub-I and site team
- • Perform comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations and support management of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as required by protocol and delegated by the PI
- • Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including: SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG, SLEDAI-2K, CLASI, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), and joint count assessments
- • Perform delegated study-related duties under PI oversight, which may include patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings
- • Review and interpret eligibility criteria, laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostics per protocol in collaboration with and under the supervision of the PI
- • Support PI/Sub-I medical decision-making regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations by providing therapeutic area input and recommendations
- • Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of study data and assessments
- • Communicate effectively with the PI, study team, and (as delegated) sponsors/CROs/IRBs and regulatory stakeholders
- • Participate in site visits (initiation, monitoring), audits, and inspections as needed
- • Stay current on advancements in rheumatology and relevant clinical research updates
Required
- • MD, NP, or PA-C with demonstrated expertise in rheumatology (clinical practice and/or relevant specialty focus)
- • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with an established research team
- • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational habits
- • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time, flexible model
- • Commitment to ethical conduct, GCP-aligned behavior, and patient safety
Preferred
- • Prior PI/Sub-I experience preferred but not required
- • Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems is a plus
Company Overview
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Company Size: 500-1,000 employees
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
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About the Company
Leading healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. We're transforming the way healthcare is delivered with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. Our platform serves over 10,000 healthcare professionals and has processed millions of patient interactions.
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Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.
About The Role
Hawthorne Health is seeking an MD, NP, or PA-C with rheumatology expertise for a part-time, 1099 contract role supporting Rheumatology Clinical Trials as a Therapeutic Area Subject Matter Expert (SME).
PI/Sub-I experience is preferred but not required—you’ll either serve in that capacity (if qualified) or support an experienced PI/Sub-I team as the rheumatology SME, contributing to rheumatology-specific patient evaluations, assessments, and clinical decision-making.
Responsibilites
- Provide rheumatology clinical expertise to support sponsor-initiated trials, collaborating closely with the PI/Sub-I and site team
- Perform comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations and support management of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as required by protocol and delegated by the PI
- Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including: SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG, SLEDAI-2K, CLASI, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), and joint count assessments
- Perform delegated study-related duties under PI oversight, which may include patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings
- Review and interpret eligibility criteria, laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostics per protocol in collaboration with and under the supervision of the PI
- Support PI/Sub-I medical decision-making regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations by providing therapeutic area input and recommendations
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of study data and assessments
- Communicate effectively with the PI, study team, and (as delegated) sponsors/CROs/IRBs and regulatory stakeholders
- Participate in site visits (initiation, monitoring), audits, and inspections as needed
- Stay current on advancements in rheumatology and relevant clinical research updates
- MD, NP, or PA-C with demonstrated expertise in rheumatology (clinical practice and/or relevant specialty focus)
- Prior PI/Sub-I experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with an established research team
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational habits
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time, flexible model
- Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems is a plus
- Commitment to ethical conduct, GCP-aligned behavior, and patient safety
- This role requires on-site presence in Lindenwold, NJ at least once per week (or more, depending on study needs), with additional work performed remotely
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