Clinical Research Sub-Investigator (PA or NP)

Partnering with patients today for tomorrow’s miracles!

About the role

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will serve as a Sub-Investigator on clinical research studies and will work closely with the Principal Investigator and clinical research team to support protocol execution, participant safety, and accurate clinical documentation. This role supports the conduct of clinical trials by performing protocol-required clinical assessments, assisting with participant management, and ensuring compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. Prior clinical research experience is not required; training in clinical research processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in good standing
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience in a patient care setting
• Interest in participating in clinical research and clinical trials
• Strong clinical assessment, patient management, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, research coordinators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient interaction skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sub-Investigator on assigned clinical research protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Conduct study-related clinical evaluations, including medical histories, physical examinations, and protocol-required assessments
• Assess and document adverse events, serious adverse events, and protocol deviations in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Ensure participant safety and protocol compliance during study visits
• Review and contribute to source documentation and medical record documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness for clinical trials
• Collaborate with the clinical research coordination team to support participant recruitment, eligibility determination, and completion of study visits
• Communicate with study sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) regarding protocol execution, participant status, safety reporting, and study-related questions as appropriate
• Participate in study-related meetings, monitoring visits, and investigator meetings when required
• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory standards related to clinical research

Schedule

Standard working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive yearly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Company-matched 401K plan

About the organization

Peters Medical Research is affiliated with Bethany Medical: the largest independent established multi-specialty group in Central North Carolina, serving the Triad and surrounding communities for over 39 years. Bethany Medical is open 7 days a week, with 13 convenient locations and 16 practices in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Jamestown, North Wilkesboro, and Mt Airy, North Carolina. The organization provides urgent care, primary care, diagnostic testing, outpatient ancillary, and specialty care services on-site. Bethany Medical is staffed with board-certified physicians and providers representing 16 medical specialties, employing over 60 providers and over 550 employees.

About the area

The Triad area includes Greensboro (3rd largest city in NC), Winston-Salem, High Point, and the surrounding region. Centrally located in North Carolina, the Triad has a population of 1.9 million and is 1 hour from the mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Charlotte and Raleigh are 1.5 hours away. The area offers amenities of a larger city without heavy traffic, including arts, entertainment, recreation, shopping, and hundreds of restaurants. The Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro provides non-stop flights to most major cities. The Triad is home to 85 colleges and universities, including Wake Forest University, High Point University, UNC-Greensboro, NC A&T, Guilford College, Bennett College, and Greensboro College.