Principal Investigator - Psychiatrist
Job Description:
Tucson, Arizona, 85704, USA
In Person, Part Time, Contract
$150 - $250
Salary/Hourly
Minimum years of clinical research experience (required) - 1
Description
UpTrials is a new platform that helps professionals like yourself get hired faster for relevant
clinical research roles. We are partnered with an organization seeking a Principal Investigator
(Psychiatrist) to join our team onsite in Tucson, Arizona! To be considered for this and other
roles, please create a profile at app.uptrials.com.
Overview
Our site partner is seeking a dedicated and research-oriented Physician Psychiatrist to join
our expanding team of clinical professionals. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the
conduct of clinical trials by serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator, while
continuing to provide high-quality medical care to adult patients within a clinical research setting.
This is a part time/per diem position with a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement
of medicine through clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on multiple Phase IIV clinical trials.
- Perform comprehensive physical exams and clinical assessments for protocol screening and enrollment.
- Evaluate patient eligibility based on inclusion/exclusion criteria of clinical protocols.
- Provide medical oversight for clinical trial participants, including safety assessments, adverse event evaluations, and ongoing care.
- Collaborate closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, Sponsors, and Monitors to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
- Review and sign off on source documents, case report forms (CRFs), and regulatory documentation.
- Maintain detailed and accurate clinical trial documentation in compliance with ICH-GCP,
- FDA, and sponsor requirements.
- Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Monitoring Visits, and Audits as needed.
- Manage chronic and acute conditions among study participants in alignment with standard care and protocol guidelines.
- Educate and counsel patients on study procedures, informed consent, and potential side effects.
- Support recruitment efforts and promote patient retention in trials.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Psychiatry.
- BC/BE in Family Medicine or Geriatric Medicine will also be considered.
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to obtain prior to start.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical practice; prior clinical research experience
- preferred but not required.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with FDA, ICH-GCP, and clinical trial protocols.
- Experience managing or participating in industry-sponsored clinical trials.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction and sponsor collaboration.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced research environment.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
- DEA license (preferred).
Open to Relocation
No
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Research Compliance
Psychiatry
Clinical Research & Regulatory Compliance: FDA, ICH-GCP, cGMP, HIPAA, CMS Standards, Regulatory Submissions
(IND), CAPA Implementation, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Protocol & SOP Compliance, Site Monitoring
Support, Informed Consent, Electronic Trial Master File (VeevaVault), EDC System (REDCap)
Communication and interpersonal skills
CTMS, EMR and EDC Systems
Work Authorization
Required