Research Physician Investigator (Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator) - Full Time

About the role

Trialmed Minneapolis supports biopharmaceutical companies throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials. As a business of PPD, we are committed to optimizing each step in the patient journey and delivering best-in-class site performance to bring our customers greater certainty to clinical trial delivery.

Purpose

Conducts clinical trials (studies) according to ICH GCP, local regulations, study protocols, and company processes as a principal investigator or sub-investigator. Ensures participant safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity through appropriate medical oversite. Collaborates with site leadership and cross-functional teams to support successful study execution, participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Carries out clinical evaluation and assessment of participants to ensure eligible participants are recruited and monitored for safety and adherence.
• Attends Site Initiation Visits (SIV), Pre-Selections Visits (PSV) and Investigator meetings as required.
• Initially functions as a Sub-Investigator and may assume Principal Investigator responsibilities based on study requirements, demonstrated performance, training completion, and site needs.
• Supports participant recruitment and retention strategies through protocol expertise, community engagement, physician outreach, and collaboration with recruitment teams.
• Reviews enrollment progress, pre-screening and screening success rates, safety and retention of participants.
• Interprets protocols and IB and participates in initiatives to strategize for patient recruitment.
• Oversees management of investigational medical product (IMP).
• Oversees multiple studies.
• Cares for and protects the safety of participants through ethical conduct.
• Fulfills and complies with all medical duties, ensuring that clinical trials are performed to acceptable medical, scientific and ethical standards.
• Exercises meticulous attention to detail in recording information and source management.

Education and Experience

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent medical degree recognized in the country of practice) with at least 2 years working as a licensed physician.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in good standing.
• Exceptional general medical practitioner diagnosis and treatment proficiency.
• A valid ICH GCP certificate (can be obtained after employment).
• Prior clinical research experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should possess sufficient clinical expertise and medical judgment to safely conduct protocol-driven clinical research and oversee study participants. Strong clinical backgrounds seeking to transition into clinical research are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization, partnering with clinical operations, recruitment, regulatory, pharmacy, laboratory, and sponsor-facing teams to achieve study objectives.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of medical terminology, drug safety, and interpretation of lab reports.
• Working knowledge of scientific concepts related to the design and analysis of clinical trials.
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive attention to detail.
• Capable of learning new processes and systems quickly.
• Excellent communication, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet use.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional travel.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying up to 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to use a variety of computer software.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively, with the ability to listen to, and understand, information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Ability to multitask and perform under stress.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Minnesota is $240,000.00–$315,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount