Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine
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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.
Apply to join CenExel as a Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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