Clinical Research Psychiatrist - PI Track

Lighthouse Psychiatry Brain Health Center; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Lighthouse Psychiatry is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our clinical research team as a physician investigator. The role focuses on conducting and overseeing psychiatric clinical trials, with possible PI or Sub-I responsibilities based on qualifications.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong clinical judgment, rigorous adherence to GCP, and dedication to participant safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.
• No state or federal sanctions on medical license.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility, when required by study responsibilities.
• Strong psychiatric diagnostic and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to evaluate research participants and make independent medical safety decisions.
• Commitment to participant safety, research integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Principal Investigator (PI), Sub-Investigator (Sub-I), or physician investigator depending on qualifications and study requirements.
• Provide physician oversight for psychiatric clinical trials.
• Evaluate prospective research participants and determine medical and psychiatric eligibility.
• Review and confirm study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Conduct protocol-required psychiatric evaluations and research visits.
• Participate in and oversee the informed consent process.
• Perform or oversee protocol-required psychiatric assessments and rating scales.
• Review medical histories, concomitant medications, laboratory results, ECGs, and other study-related clinical data.
• Evaluate, document, and follow adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
• Ensure appropriate participant safety monitoring throughout study participation.
• Review and sign source documentation, study records, and investigator documentation as required.
• Maintain appropriate investigator oversight and ensure adherence to study protocols.
• Identify, document, and appropriately address protocol deviations.
• Collaborate with clinical research coordinators and other research personnel.
• Work with pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), monitors, central laboratories, pharmacies, and other study vendors.
• Participate in site qualification, site initiation, monitoring, closeout, and sponsor visits.
• Attend investigator meetings and study-specific training.
• Review and respond to clinical and research data queries.
• Support regulatory documentation and investigator responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements, HIPAA, study protocols, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain required research training and study-specific certifications.
• Participate in quality assurance and research compliance activities.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of Lighthouse Psychiatry's clinical research program.

Skills

Clinical research

Regulatory compliance

Research oversight

Education

MD/DO

Psychiatry residency

Board-Certified in Psychiatry

Active Arizona medical license

Active DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Lighthouse Psychiatry is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our clinical research team as a physician investigator. The role focuses on conducting and overseeing psychiatric clinical trials, with possible PI or Sub-I responsibilities based on qualifications.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong clinical judgment, rigorous adherence to GCP, and dedication to participant safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic research environment.