Contractor, Good Clinical Practice Project

1Day Sooner

📍Remote (Global) 💰$60 USD/hour
💼 Contract 🔄 Rolling Applications

1Day Sooner is seeking a contractor to support our Good Clinical Practice (GCP) project, which aims to provide recommendations for improving these standards in order to accelerate life-saving biomedical progress. Good Clinical Practice is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting clinical trials involving human participants.

We are hiring a contractor to research and produce a detailed report (~5,000 words) that:

• Provides an overview of the current GCP standards

• Analyzes the limitations and drawbacks of certain existing standards

• Recommends specific amendments that would improve the efficiency of clinical trials while upholding the highest standards of safety and ethics

Key Information

• Apply by filling out the Airtable form here.  (The review of applications is underway and will continue until the position is filled.)

• Details about the role:

  • Contractor (Independent/1099)

  • Remote position (1Day has no offices, and this work can be done from anywhere)

  • The position will report to the President of 1Day Sooner. 

  • The position will oversee the work of a research assistant, including attending two one-hour weekly check-in meetings with them.

  • Compensation: Starting at $60/hour, with upward adjustments for relevant terminal degrees or experience.

• If the contract period is successful, the contractor may have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role at 1Day Sooner.

Position Responsibilities

Lead the development of a ~5,000-word report outlining actionable amendments to current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards to accelerate life-saving biomedical progress.

• Conduct a thorough review of existing GCP standards, identifying areas where they may create unnecessary barriers to research or slow medical innovation.

• Develop clear recommendations for amendments that preserve the highest levels of safety and ethical integrity while enabling more efficient clinical trials.

• Ensure the report is accessible to both technical and policy audiences, offering practical recommendations that can inform real-world adoption.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following traits and abilities:

• Mission-driven: You are excited about 1Day’s mission and principles. You do not have to be well-versed in things like human challenge studies, but we expect someone who is passionate about reducing the burden and threat of infectious diseases worldwide.

• Research skills: Strong ability to conduct self-directed research and synthesize findings into clear recommendations.

• Relevant experience (each desirable but not strictly necessary): 

  • Experience in writing clear, well-structured technical reports for a broad audience.

  • Legal training or demonstrated familiarity with FDA regulations and processes.

If this sounds like you, please apply now!