Registered Dietitian - 260289

Registered Dietitian (Clinical Research – Exercise & Weight Management)

Location: Salisbury (Onsite)

Employment Type: Part-Time, Contract (12 Months, with Contract-to-Hire potential)

Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week (2–3 days/week; preferred schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-centered Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our clinical trials team in Salisbury. In this role, you will play a vital part in ongoing and upcoming obesity and weight loss research studies, delivering structured exercise counseling and lifestyle interventions to clinical trial participants.

This is an onsite, part-time contract role covering approximately 15–20 hours per week for an initial 12-month period, with strong potential to convert to permanent placement as study pipelines expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participant Counseling: Provide individualized, protocol-driven physical activity and lifestyle counseling to participants enrolled in obesity and weight-loss clinical trials.
• Protocol Adherence: Ensure all dietary, physical activity, and behavioral interventions strictly comply with study protocols, GCP (Good Clinical Practice), and regulatory requirements.
• Data Documentation: Accurately document participant consults, compliance metrics, and progress notes within the site’s electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical charts.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and site medical staff to monitor subject safety, adherence, and milestone progression.
• Participant Education: Deliver clear, motivational educational materials to support participant retention and protocol engagement.

Qualifications:

• Credentialing: Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensure: Active state dietitian license/certification valid for the site location (or eligibility to practice immediately).
• Experience:
• Prior clinical experience in weight management, bariatrics, obesity, or lifestyle modification.
• Experience designing, counseling, or monitoring physical activity/exercise regimens within a clinical or research framework.
• Experience within clinical trials, clinical research, or academic research settings is preferred, but clinical counseling experience in obesity care is strongly considered.
• Skills: Strong patient communication skills, motivational interviewing capability, high attention to detail, and proficiency with clinical documentation systems.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Schedule: Part-time, 15–20 hours per week.
• Onsite Days: 2–3 days per week onsite at our Salisbury facility. Preferred schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with slight variability based on participant visit schedules.
• Equipment: A laptop and dedicated printer will be provided for onsite study administration and documentation.