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Decentralized Clinical Trials - Epileptologist (Remote)
Updated 5/05/26
$200.00
– $225.00
hourly
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Physician
Neurology
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Telemedicine
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Highly Licensed Epileptologist in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) or remote clinical research settings acts as a specialized medical expert, focusing on trial integrity, patient safety, and data accuracy, often without requiring daily, in-person patient visits. These roles are typically remote or hybrid, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, or contract research organizations (CROs).
About the DCT Model
- Company handles patient sourcing, prescreening, media, AI outreach, and medical records.
- Patients are funneled into two shell DCT sites where physicians see patients virtually.
- Epileptologist is critical for seizure expertise within this model.
Job Responsibilities
• Remote Data Review: Reviewing, interpreting, and classifying eDiary seizure data submitted by patients or remote sites.
• Medical Monitoring: Providing real-time monitoring of study endpoints and ensuring subject safety throughout the trial.
• Protocol Development: Contributing to study design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and trial amendments, particularly for gene therapies or new antiepileptic drugs.
• Remote Expertise & Collaboration: Engaging with investigators, site staff, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) via virtual platforms to discuss complex cases or query discrepancies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all clinical activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines.
• Diagnostic Review: Evaluating remote EEG, MRI, or other neuroimaging studies.
Qualifications
Provider must have most state licenses
• Education & Certification: MD, DO, or equivalent with Board Certification in Neurology and specialized fellowship training in Epileptology or Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Experience: Previous experience in clinical trials (specifically in epilepsy), with familiarity in EEG and seizure classification.
• Skills: Proficiency in virtual work environments, strong communication skills for remote patient interaction, and high attention to detail.
• Licensure: Active medical licensure in the state of employment, with multiple state licenses often preferred.
Working Hours
20–40 hours/week (depending)
Skills
Clinical trials experience, highly licensed, available.
