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Principal Investigator - Clinical Trials Leadership

Principal Investigator - Clinical Trials Leadership

Plexus PartnersOrlando, FL, United States
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Principal Investigator – Clinical Research

📍 Orlando, FL (relocation support available)

We are searching for a Principal Investigator to join and lead studies at a high-performing clinical research site in Orlando. This role is a critical hire, ensuring continuity of operations, sponsor confidence, and patient safety across a fast-paced portfolio of cardiometabolic, pulmonary, CNS, and vaccine trials.

The position is designed as a Principal Investigator role with a clear pathway to Medical Director within 6–12 months for physicians who demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. Experienced physician leaders may be considered directly for the Medical Director title.

As Principal Investigator, you will :

  • Serve as PI on multiple active and upcoming clinical trials.
  • Provide medical and scientific leadership, ensuring compliance and patient safety.
  • Oversee study conduct and data integrity while building trust with sponsors and CROs.
  • Collaborate with sub-investigators and clinical staff, with potential to step into a broader leadership role.
  • Adapt to a high-volume site environment with flexibility for occasional evenings / weekends.

The Ideal Profile

  • MD / DO
  • Minimum 3+ years of clinical research experience with PI responsibility on at least 5 studies (industry or relevant academic).
  • Licensed to practice in the U.S.; board certification a plus.
  • Energetic, diplomatic, and able to thrive in a collaborative, diverse team.
  • Spanish-speaking strongly preferred (but not required).
  • Experience across cardiometabolic or pulmonary trials highly valued; additional exposure to vaccines or CNS desirable.
  • Leadership or site management experience a plus, or demonstrated potential to step up quickly.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Principal Investigator : ~$275,000 base + ~20% bonus (OTE $300–315K).
  • Medical Director : $250,000–$350,000 OTE (higher for exceptional profiles).
  • Relocation / sign-on bonus available.
  • Why This Role?

    This opportunity is ideal for a physician who wants to :

  • Step into a pivotal role at a high-demand, growth-focused research site .
  • Build on PI experience with the potential to progress into Medical Director.
  • Work across a diverse therapeutic portfolio with a heavy focus on cardiometabolic and pulmonary studies.
  • Join a respected clinical research network backed by strong national growth.
  • Next Steps

    Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis with an urgent target start date. If you meet the requirements and are open to a confidential conversation, please apply for a discreet discussion.

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