Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine

3 days ago
United StatesFull TimeInternal Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CenExel as a Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine in United States. About Us: Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain current license to practice medicine.
  • Maintain current board certification, if applicable
  • Assume responsibility as the Principal Investigator for the duration of clinical trials
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory

Requirements

  • Possess thorough understanding of the clinical research protocol and patient population for which the trial is designed
  • Ensures recruitment goals are reasonable and attainable
  • Perform any evaluations deemed necessary for the conduct of the trial
  • Complete training as required per sponsor’s vendors to obtain certification to conduct testing and rating scales for specific protocols

Benefits & Compensation

  • Maintain current license to practice medicine.
  • Maintain current board certification, if applicable
  • Assume responsibility as the Principal Investigator for the duration of clinical trials
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements and GCP standards

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Clinical ResearchGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Patient RecruitmentMedical EvaluationRegulatory CompliancePatient Safety MonitoringInformed ConsentBudgetary Decision MakingDrug Delivery SystemsMedical DocumentationClinical Trial ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine at Cen Exel a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Cen Exel is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Patient Recruitment, Medical Evaluation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety Monitoring, Informed Consent, Budgetary Decision Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Principal Investigator is responsible for conducting clinical trials in accordance with protocols, GCP, and federal regulations while ensuring participant safety. They oversee the design, conduct, and reporting of research projects, including managing personnel and financial aspects.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, 401k. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Cen Exel

Research Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
LTD
STD
Life Insurance
401k
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

3d ago

high LeverageShortage

Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position