The IMA Group
Principal Investigator (Psychiatrist) – Clinical Research - Chicago, IL
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Serves as Principal Investigator for Phase II-IV psychiatry clinical trials. Responsibilities include evaluating participant eligibility, ensuring protocol and FDA/GCP compliance, monitoring participant safety, overseeing adverse event reporting, maintaining study documentation, and collaborating with sponsors and research staff. The role is part-time, requires an Illinois medical license and psychiatry board certification, and offers $175-$200 per hour.
Principal Investigator (Psychiatrist) – Clinical Research | Part-Time | Chicago, IL
IMA Clinical Research is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our team in Chicago, IL as a Principal Investigator. This part-time opportunity is ideal for psychiatrists interested in advancing innovative mental health treatments through clinical research in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
Schedule: 2–3 days per week, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Compensation: $175–$200 per hour
What You'll Do:
- Serve as Principal Investigator for psychiatry-focused clinical trials (Phase II–IV; we do not conduct Phase I studies)
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Evaluate and determine participant eligibility
- Monitor participant safety and oversee adverse event reporting
- Maintain accurate study documentation
- Collaborate with sponsors and research staff to ensure successful trial execution
What You'll Bring:
- MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Board Certification in Psychiatry
- Previous clinical research or Principal Investigator experience preferred (Phase II–IV trial experience a plus)
- Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills
Why Join IMA Clinical Research?
- Flexible part-time schedule (2–3 days per week)
- No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking psychiatric research
- Collaborative, mission-driven research team dedicated to improving patient care
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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