Registered Dietitian, PRN Clinical Research

Responsibilities

- Conduct 30-minute, protocol-required telehealth nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions with assigned clinical trial participants every four weeks throughout the 52-week study period.

- Provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling and lifestyle education in accordance with the clinical trial protocol and sponsor requirements.

- Educate participants on healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle modifications to support study objectives.

- Utilize motivational interviewing and participant-centered communication techniques to encourage participant engagement and adherence throughout the study.

- Accurately document all participant interactions, counseling sessions, and required assessments in study documentation and electronic systems.

- Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigators, and the study team to communicate participant progress, scheduling needs, and any protocol-related concerns.

- Promptly report participant safety concerns, adverse events, or potential protocol deviations to the appropriate study personnel.

- Complete all required study-specific training and maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, HIPAA, sponsor requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards.

- Maintain participant confidentiality while delivering a professional, compassionate, and engaging telehealth experience.
Effectively manage a flexible remote schedule to ensure timely completion of assigned participant visits.

Requirements

- Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential in good standing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

- Current state licensure as a Registered/Licensed Dietitian, as required by the state(s) in which participants are located.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience providing nutrition counseling in a clinical, outpatient, telehealth, or wellness setting.

- Experience counseling patients with obesity, weight management, metabolic health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or related conditions preferred.

- Strong knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy and behavior change strategies.

- Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and patient education skills.

- Comfortable conducting participant visits via telehealth and documenting encounters electronically.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical research team.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a flexible schedule and complete documentation accurately and on time.

- Reliable internet connection, laptop and private workspace suitable for telehealth visits.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous clinical research experience or familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

- Experience supporting lifestyle intervention, obesity, metabolic, endocrinology, or cardiovascular programs.

- Experience using electronic health records (EHR) and/or electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

- Current GCP certification (or willingness to complete upon hire).