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IMA Group
New York, New York

Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator) - NYC

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$140k

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Job Description

  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Clinical Research
  • Manhattan, NY | Full-Time | $120,000 – $140,000 annually
  • Manhattan clinical research with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call.

Step away from high-volume clinic and hospital schedules. At The IMA Group’s Clinical Research Division, you’ll work weekdays only, spend real time with each patient, and help bring new treatments to the people who need them. Our Manhattan site is easily reached by subway. No research experience? We’ll train you.

  • What you’ll do
  • Evaluate potential participants and determine trial eligibility
  • Perform physical exams and study-related assessments
  • Ensure compliance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and SOPs
  • Collaborate with Sponsors, Study Monitors, and Medical Monitors
  • Complete sponsor training and attend investigator meetings as needed
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

What You Bring

  • Active New York State NP or PA license
  • 2+ years of clinical and/or research experience

Research experience is preferred, not required. Strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn matter most.

What We Offer

Schedule: Weekdays only. No nights, weekends, or on-call.

  • Growth: Training in clinical research, with opportunities to build therapeutic-area expertise
  • Time off: Generous PTO, holidays, and a floating holiday
  • Health: Medical, dental, and vision
  • Financial: 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, FSA, and voluntary benefits
  • Education: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
  • Family: Paid parental and maternity leave

Interested? Apply today!

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services.

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Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate potential participants, determine trial eligibility, conduct physical exams and study assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. Ensure compliance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and standard operating procedures while collaborating with sponsors and study and medical monitors.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an active New York State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and have at least two years of clinical and/or research experience. Clinical research experience is preferred but not required; strong clinical skills and willingness to learn are emphasized.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Participant EvaluationClinical Eligibility AssessmentPhysical ExaminationsClinical AssessmentsClinical Trial Protocol ComplianceSponsor Requirements ComplianceSponsor CollaborationStudy Monitor CollaborationMedical Monitor Collaboration

Clinical Research — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Research listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 60% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 161 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator) - NYC at IMA Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,245 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
24% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,245 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About IMA Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Holidays
Floating holiday
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
FSA
Voluntary benefits