Principal Investigator - Psychiatrist

  • Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

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