Psychiatrist - Principal Investigator, Clinical Research (1099/Part-Time)

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.

About the role

Hawthorne Health is seeking a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to serve as a Principal Investigator in a part-time, 1099 capacity within our growing community-based clinical research network. The Principal Investigator will lead sponsor-initiated psychiatric clinical trials, including studies focused on conditions such as anxiety and depression, while working alongside an experienced team of Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and centralized clinical operations professionals. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on sponsor-initiated clinical trials and an interest in advancing psychiatric research in a patient-friendly, community-based setting. This is an opportunity to supplement your existing clinical practice while contributing to research designed to expand patient access to innovative treatment options.

This role requires on-site presence approximately twice to four times per month for key visits (or more, depending on study needs), with additional oversight responsibilities performed remotely (approximately 3–5 hours per week). Preference is for the Investigator to live within 1.5 hours driving distance of the site.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document findings and contribute to ongoing clinical trials, registries, or research protocols as applicable
• Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials conducted at the research site, ensuring adherence to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead and supervise the clinical research team, including sub-investigators, study coordinators, and other site staff
• Delegate study-related duties appropriately to qualified personnel and ensure proper training and oversight
• Conduct remote review of patient assessments, including physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings, to ensure appropriate participant enrollment
• Review and interpret laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests
• Make critical medical decisions regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection and documentation of all study data
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and regulatory authorities
• Manage investigational