Principal Investigator (Internal Medicine)

Alliance Clinical Network advances medical innovation through high-quality, patient-centered clinical research. Our culture values compassion, integrity, and operational excellence—so you can focus on great medicine at a sustainable pace.

About the role

We’re seeking an Internal Medicine physician (MD/DO) to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) at our Phoenix research site. This position is ideal for a physician seeking a slower pace of work and very flexible, part-time hours (approximately 5–20 hours/week; typically 10–20 hours/week depending on study needs). Comprehensive PI onboarding and ongoing support are provided. You’ll provide medical oversight for clinical trials, ensure participant safety, and help generate high-quality data—without the heavy demands of a traditional clinic schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the study physician for assigned trials; ensure participant safety and ethical conduct.
• Review and confirm participant eligibility; oversee screening outcomes, AEs/SAEs, and retention trends.
• Perform/oversee study-specific medical assessments (histories/physicals, concomitant meds, endpoint review).
• Provide medical oversight to site staff (Sub-Investigators, CRCs, RNs, lab staff); be available for consults and safety questions.
• Collaborate with IRBs, sponsors, and CROs; join SIVs, monitoring visits, and close-out activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, site SOPs, ICH-GCP, FDA/21 CFR, and Arizona state requirements.
• Review clinical data (labs, ECGs, vitals) and support timely safety reporting and documentation.
• Contribute to high-quality source documentation, query resolution, and continuous improvement of site processes.

Why This Role Fits a Slower Pace

• Predictable scheduling anchored to study visit calendars (no overnight call; rare urgent escalations).
• Focused patient interactions with pre-screened volunteers and comprehensive study protocols.
• Dedicated research team handles day-to-day coordination; you provide clinical oversight and judgment.
• Flexible hours—work blocks can often be scheduled around your availability.

Training & Support

• Structured PI onboarding (GCP/ICH training, protocol-specific training, mentorship from experienced PIs).
• Ongoing support from seasoned clinical operations, regulatory, and QA teams.
• Clear SOPs, templates, and documentation workflows to simplify your transition into research.

Requirements

Required

• MD or DO (Internal Medicine).
• Active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.
• Interest in clinical research and comfort reviewing structured clinical data.
• Strong documentation, communication, and confidentiality practices (HIPAA/PHI).

Preferred

• Prior experience as a PI or Sub-Investigator (not required—training provided for the right candidate).
• Familiarity with ICH-GCP and FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 50, 54, 56, 312, 812).
• Board certification in Internal Medicine; DEA registration if required by specific protocols.

Engagement Terms & Compensation

Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (not an employee).

• Compensation — Block of Hours (Retainer): Monthly retainer tied to a block of hours billed at $125/hour.
• Retainer Tiers: $5,000/month, $10,000/month, or $15,000/month; starting retainer is $5,000/month during the training phase.
• Rate Basis: Retainer is calculated at $125/hour; any hours in excess of the selected monthly block are billable at $125/hour with prior approval.
• Bonus Opportunity: Up to $100,000 per year based on meeting quality standards and revenue targets for the site location (metrics and eligibility defined in the contractor agreement/addendum).
• Invoicing: Contractor submits invoices for approved hours and applicable retainer per agreed cadence.
• Professional Requirements: Maintain active Arizona license, required trainings (e.g., GCP), and professional liability coverage.

Location

On-site at Phoenix, AZ (some remote chart review/sponsor calls as studies permit).