Clinical Research Sub Investigator - Watertown MA

Medical Doctor, Sub-Investigator for Industry-Sponsored Clinical Research:

Our client is seeking a medical doctor to serve as medical sub-investigator for our expanding research practice focused on late phase industry-sponsored trials of novel treatments for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions. They operate a rapidly growing research site network with locations currently in MA, NY, PA, and TX. This role is located out of our Watertown site, which is located at 521 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown, MA.

As Medical Sub-I, you will collaborate with our experienced psychology/neurology principal investigators to oversee medical safety and complete medical procedures in clinical research studies focused on CNS disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment where you can make a positive impact on individuals' lives.

Responsibilities:

Physicians take a lead role in overseeing medical safety and ensuring that all medical procedures conducted appropriately and with high fidelity to the prescribed protocol. Most of this job involves patient contact. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, opportunities may exist for travel to industry/academic conferences and in support of our other trial site locations.

Conduct medical evaluations and safety assessments, including adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reviews

Monitor vital signs, lab results, ECGs, and other safety data

Manage medical issues as they arise and escalate to the Principal Investigator (PI) as appropriate

Participate in safety review meetings and ensure timely documentation of all findings

Assist in ensuring the trial is conducted in strict compliance with the protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements

Conduct or supervise study-specific procedures (e.g., physical exams, neurological assessments, infusions and sub-Q injections, psychiatric/neurological interviews)

Review medical/safety inclusion/exclusion criteria and contribute to eligibility determinations

In consultation with the PI and in compliance with the study protocol, oversee the use of concomitant medications for ongoing medical conditions and new adverse events.

Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical documentation

Participate in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections

Work closely with study coordinators, raters, and other site staff to support smooth study flow

Provide clinical input on patient retention strategies and protocol challenges

Maintain positive rapport with participants to support engagement and adherence

Position Details:

This is a full-time, in-person position with standard operating hours between 8am and 6pm M-F. Limited on-call schedule and generally no weekend work. Some evening work may be required. Applicants should anticipate a 40-hour work week, with schedule flexibility possible.

Requirements:

Must be a licensed or medical doctor (MD, DO) in the state of Massachusetts: emergency medicine doctors, internists, psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, and sleep sub-specialists all encouraged to apply

Must be comfortable working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proficiency in conducting thorough patient assessments

Ability to work with diverse patient populations, including geriatrics

Knowledge of medical records management and documentation

Preferred candidates will also have a knowledge of clinical research methodologies, regulatory requirements, and GCP; however, no experience in clinical research is needed.

Compensation:

Salary starting range: 300-400K/year depending on relevant experience, skills

A full benefit package is provided for all employees, including health insurance, 401K and employer match, MA licensing costs, conferences/CME, unlimited leave time/vacation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $300,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday