Principal Investigator, (MD/DO)- Bilingual Spanish/English

Principal Investigator (MD/DO)

Clinical Research Site Network | Full-Time

Fort Lauderdale, FL (On Site)

**Fluency in Spanish Required**

About the Opportunity

This position is for physicians who already have clinical research experience and are looking to take the next step in their research career within a highly respected and rapidly growing clinical trial organization.

Our client is one of the largest and most respected integrated clinical research site networks in the United States, conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials spanning CNS and psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, pain, and other specialty indications. With a strong reputation for scientific excellence, patient-centric research, and operational quality, the organization partners with many of the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to advance new therapies.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Principal Investigator (MD/DO) with prior clinical research experience to provide medical oversight for industry-sponsored clinical trials. The Principal Investigator will be responsible for ensuring protocol compliance, participant safety, data integrity, and study execution while collaborating closely with research staff, sponsors, CROs, and site leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal Investigator for assigned clinical trials.
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with protocol requirements, GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and applicable state regulations.
• Evaluate and assess potential study participants for eligibility.
• Oversee participant safety throughout study conduct, including adverse event assessment and reporting.
• Perform protocol-required medical assessments and evaluations.
• Review and sign study-related documentation and source records as required.
• Ensure informed consent processes are conducted appropriately and maintained throughout study participation.
• Provide medical guidance and oversight to research coordinators, regulatory staff, and other site personnel.
• Train and support study teams on protocol requirements, patient populations, and investigational products.
• Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and regulatory representatives.
• Support enrollment strategies and help drive recruitment goals.
• Maintain responsibility for study quality, data accuracy, and protocol compliance.
• Attend investigator meetings, sponsor meetings, and educational programs as required.
• Partner with site leadership to support operational and business objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Clinical research experience working on clinical trials
• Active medical license, or ability to obtain licensure in Florida.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or General Medicine.
• DEA registration, or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum 1+ year of clinical research experience as a Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigator, or equivalent research physician experience.
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, protocol adherence, and medical decision-making within clinical trials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience serving as a Principal Investigator on industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Prior experience in CNS, psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, pain, or related therapeutic areas.
• Experience working directly with sponsors, CROs, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to support patient recruitment and study enrollment initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Join a nationally recognized clinical research organization with an established portfolio of industry-sponsored studies.
• Access a consistent pipeline of Phase I-IV clinical trials.
• Work alongside experienced research operations and support teams.
• Contribute to the development of innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Strong infrastructure that allows physicians to focus on patient care, science, and study leadership.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time opportunity offering a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a nationally recognized clinical research organization. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits, the position provides significant long-term career growth potential within a rapidly expanding research network. Physicians will have the opportunity to work on a robust portfolio of industry-sponsored studies, collaborate with experienced research professionals, and continue building their clinical research expertise in a highly supportive environment.