Medical Director & Principal Investigator, Clinical Research

Job Title: Medical Director / Principal Investigator (MD/DO) - Clinical Research

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new clinical research site in Nashville, TN. We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Medical Director. This candidate will also serve as a full-time Principal Investigator (PI) and Sub-Investigator (Sub-I). In this ground-floor leadership role, you will oversee clinical trials, ensure the highest standards of patient safety, and help us build a premier research facility from the ground up.

Whether you are an experienced Principal Investigator or a clinician looking to pivot into the dynamic world of clinical research, we want to hear from you. We are highly collaborative and willing to provide the right candidate with the support needed to thrive in this space.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator for multiple clinical trials, taking primary responsibility for the ethical and safe conduct of research at our site at our new Southern Hills Medical Center location.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat trial participants in accordance with study protocols.
• Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other medical data to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance.
• Provide medical oversight and leadership to our clinical research coordinators and site staff.
• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and standard operating procedures.

What You Must Have (Required)

• A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• An active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Tennessee (or the eligibility and willingness to obtain one prior to start date).
• A strong commitment to patient safety and scientific integrity.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What We Would Love to See (Preferred, but not required)

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine (IM) or Family Medicine (FM). We are open to interviewing candidates from other specialties!
• Prior experience in clinical research as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator.
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and GCP guidelines.

Why Join Us?

• Include your company perks here (e.g., Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, regular Monday-Friday schedule with no overnight call, paid CME time, etc.)

How to Apply:

Please email your CV to Grace Ulerio (gulerio@equity-med.com) with a brief note about why you are interested in transitioning into or continuing your career in clinical research.

About Equity Medical

Equity Medical, LLC (“EM") is a multi-state, multi-therapeutic area, Ph1-4 clinical trial research company with an independent CRO division. EM is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.