Clinical Research Principal Investigator (MD or DO Only - All Specialties Welcom

Clinitiative Health Research; College Park (MD); Remote; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinitiative Health Research invites board-certified physicians to join the ClinPI Program, offering flexible clinical trial opportunities without administrative burdens. This role allows you to maintain your clinical autonomy while gaining experience in research, with no prior experience required—training and mentorship will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Malpractice covered

No administrative burden

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license in your state.
• Board certification in your specialty is required.
• No prior research experience is needed; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on studies.
• Conduct study visits while maintaining standard clinical duties.
• Ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Patient care

GCP standards

Education

Active medical license

Board certification

Job description

Clinical Research Principal Investigator (MD or DO Only – All Specialties Welcome)

Remote Matching

• Contract

Description

Are you a hospitalist, private practice physician, or existing principal investigator looking to supplement your income and contribute to medical innovation—without adding administrative burden or sacrificing your clinical autonomy? Join Clinitiative Health Research's ClinPI Program, a nationwide initiative that matches board-certified physicians with local, flexible clinical trial opportunities based on your specialty and availability.

No research experience required. We provide full training, mentorship, and support.

Opportunity Highlights

• Flexible schedule : Set your own hours (typically 5–10+ hours / week)
• Local studies only : Opportunities are based in the city where you currently live or practice
• Standard-of-care clinical work : No procedures outside typical patient care within the protocol
• Malpractice covered : No additional insurance needed— you are indemnified by the sponsor
• Study durations : Trials typically last 3 to 12 months
• Tailored matching : You will be matched with trials aligned with your specialty and clinical interests

The Process

• Apply online
• Complete your physician career profile (medical background, specialty, clinical preferences)
• Upon approval, you are registered into the ClinPI Program
• You will receive portal access where you can :
• Register for our clinical research training course
• View available trials in your area
• Apply to studies that fit your interests, specialty, and time availability
• Once matched, we will connect you with the participating research site for onboarding and trial initiation

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator on studies
• Conduct study visits aligned with standard-of-care clinical duties
• Ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with study coordinators and site teams
• Maintain GCP standards (certification provided if not already completed)

Who This Is For

• Hospitalists, private practice physicians, or locum providers seeking flexible supplemental income
• Clinicians curious about research but unsure where to start
• Physicians wanting to advance medicine while maintaining their clinical independence

Join ClinPI to explore the clinical research world without making a career shift. This is not a job posting for one role—it is a gateway to a steady stream of vetted, compensated trial opportunities , with no cost to join .

Apply now to unlock your earning potential in research and take the first step toward becoming a Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license in your state
• Board certification in your specialty
• Willingness to see patients at a designated research site
• No prior research experience required—training and mentorship provided