Principal Investigator (MD/DO) -
Clinical Research Location:
Broward & Miami-Dade, Florida Job Type:
Part-Time /
Contract Work Setting:
On-site Schedule:
Approximately 6-10 hours per week, flexible around an existing medical practice
Compensation:
Hourly, salary, and/or percentage-based compensation, depending on experience, responsibilities, and study activity About the Opportunity ABEX Research Institute is a growing independent clinical research site serving the Broward and Miami-Dade areas. We are seeking a licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Sub-Investigator for industry-sponsored outpatient clinical trials. This opportunity is designed for a physician who already practices in South Florida and is interested in adding clinical research to their career or expanding their existing research experience without leaving their current practice. Our research and administrative staff will manage day-to-day study coordination and site operations, allowing the physician to focus on medical oversight, participant safety, clinical decision-making, and protocol integrity. The position is expected to require approximately 6-10 hours per week, with scheduling structured around the physician's existing practice. As our research portfolio expands, there may be opportunities to take on additional studies and a larger PI role. What You Will Do
- Serve as Principal Investigator and/or Sub-Investigator on Phase II-IV outpatient clinical trials
- Carry out investigator responsibilities in accordance with FDA Form 1572, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and applicable federal and Florida requirements
- Review study protocols and evaluate clinical feasibility
- Protect the rights, safety, and welfare of research participants
- Confirm participant eligibility and perform protocol-required examinations and medical assessments
- Obtain or oversee the informed-consent process as appropriate
- Review laboratory results, medical histories, concomitant medications, and other relevant clinical information
- Assess and document adverse events and serious adverse events
- Provide appropriate medical oversight to delegated research personnel while maintaining investigator accountability
- Participate in monitoring visits, audits, investigator meetings, and regulatory activities as required
- Collaborate with site leadership and research coordinators on study start-up, enrollment, participant retention, and quality
- Complete and maintain GCP and study-specific training Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Active, unrestricted Florida medical license, or ability to obtain one promptly
- Clinical experience appropriate for the studies assigned
- Current ICH-GCP training or willingness to complete required training before study participation
- Strong clinical judgment with a commitment to participant safety and research integrity
- Strong communication skills when working with patients, coordinators, sponsors, CROs, and monitors
- Ability to work on-site in Broward and/or Miami-Dade County approximately 6-10 hours per week Prior PI or Sub-Investigator experience is strongly preferred; however, physicians with strong clinical backgrounds who are interested in expanding into clinical research may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, or another relevant outpatient specialty
- Active DEA registration
- Previous experience as a PI or Sub-Investigator
- Existing patient population in a relevant therapeutic area
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience with electronic source systems, EDC platforms, and remote monitoring
- Previous experience working with pharmaceutical sponsors and/or CROs Schedule & Compensation This is a flexible, part-time opportunity requiring approximately 6-10 hours per week, generally structured as one or more partial days around the physician's existing clinical schedule.
Compensation is competitive and may be structured as hourly compensation, salary, percentage-based compensation, or a combination, depending on the physician's experience, level of involvement, responsibilities, and study activity. There is potential for the role and compensation to expand as additional studies are added.
How to Apply Please submit:
1. Your current CV/resume 2. Florida medical license information 3. A brief description of your clinical research experience, including therapeutic areas or studies and whether you have previously served as a PI, Sub-I, or both Qualified physicians will be contacted for a confidential conversation regarding the position, available studies, scheduling, and compensation.
Pay:
$300,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person