Principal Investigator — Clinical Trials & Sponsor Relations

Elevate Clinical Research; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Clinical Research in Gurnee, IL seeks a Principal Investigator to lead medical oversight for assigned trials, ensure participant safety, and protect data integrity. In this role, you will collaborate with sponsors, CROs and site staff, support feasibility, attend investigator meetings, and help grow Elevate's sponsor network while delivering patient-centered research and regulatory compliance.

Location: Gurnee, IL; on-site work with opportunities to advance within a growing nationwide

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and scientific leadership for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, sponsor protocols, and institutional requirements.
• Protect the safety, rights, and well-being of study participants.
• Review and assess participant eligibility, adverse events, protocol deviations, and study outcomes.
• Serve as a medical and scientific resource to study coordinators and research staff.
• Participate in sponsor qualification visits, investigator meetings, and feasibility discussions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and CROs.
• Represent Elevate Clinical Research's capabilities, patient access, and therapeutic expertise to industry partners.
• Support efforts to secure new clinical trial opportunities and expand strategic sponsor relationships.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, enrollment excellence, and patient-centered research.

Job description

Elevate Clinical Research in Gurnee, IL seeks a Principal Investigator to lead medical oversight for assigned trials, ensure participant safety, and protect data integrity. In this role, you will collaborate with sponsors, CROs and site staff, support feasibility, attend investigator meetings, and help grow Elevate's sponsor network while delivering patient-centered research and regulatory compliance.

Location: Gurnee, IL; on-site work with opportunities to advance within a growing nationwide