Principal Investigator - Psychiatrist

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