Clinical Research Sub-Investigator / PI-Track Research Lead (PhD)
Job Description
We are seeking a qualified PhD to join our clinical research site in a Sub-Investigator / research leadership role with potential advancement into broader study oversight responsibilities, including Principal Investigator responsibilities where permitted by protocol, sponsor, site policy, and applicable regulations.
This role is suited for a doctoral-level professional with strong clinical research, scientific, and operational experience who can support protocol execution, data quality, regulatory compliance, subject safety oversight in coordination with licensed medical staff, and collaboration with coordinators, sponsors, CROs, and site leadership.
Candidates with PhDs in clinical, biomedical, life sciences, pharmacology, neuroscience, psychology, public health, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
$400–$600 per day, based on experience, qualifications, and study responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support oversight and execution of assigned clinical trials
- Review protocols and help ensure study conduct remains compliant with protocol requirements
- Assist with subject eligibility review and study workflow in coordination with licensed medical staff
- Review source documentation, study data, labs, imaging, and other protocol-required information as applicable
- Support safety reporting workflows, data review, query resolution, and protocol deviation tracking
- Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, sponsors, CROs, and site leadership
- Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, sponsor meetings, and audit preparation
- Maintain compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, and site SOPs
- Help train and support research staff on protocol procedures and study execution
- Contribute to enrollment strategy, retention efforts, and study quality improvement
- Assume broader research leadership responsibilities over time based on qualifications, performance, and study requirements
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant scientific, clinical, behavioral, or biomedical discipline
- Prior clinical research experience preferred
- Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, human subject protection, and research documentation standards
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with site staff, sponsors, CROs, and investigators
- Experience with protocol review, data quality, compliance, and audit readiness preferred
Important Note
This position is intended for PhD-level research professionals. Any responsibilities requiring medical judgment, physical examination, direct clinical care, or physician-specific oversight will be performed by an appropriately licensed MD or DO, as required.
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Join a growing clinical research site with the opportunity to expand your role in study oversight, operations, and research leadership