Part-time Physician Assistant (PA) - Phase I Site based in Madison, Wisconsin
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Job Description
Our phase I site based in Madison is looking for a PART TIME Physician Assistant to provide clinical expertise and serves as a key knowledge resource on the clinical aspects of trials within Clinical Pharmacology. This role supports the execution of clinical studies and may function as a sub-investigator, ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance.
Summary of Responsibilities
Perform physical examinations, medical histories, and participant assessments as delegated by the Medical Director/Associate Medical Director
Review screening data, including laboratory results, to assess participant eligibility for clinical trial check-in
- Interact with regulatory bodies as relevant to clinical operations
- Serve as a technical advisor to clinical teams and cross-functional partners within Clinical Pharmacology
- Support the development and continuous improvement of operational processes and clinical facilities
- Participate in clinical feasibility assessments for new study proposals
- Oversee and contribute to the development and implementation of quality systems to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Ensure adherence to FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations
- Perform routine study-related activities as required
- Support Sponsor visits and interactions in partnership with operations and client management
- Maintain a safe work environment and recommend improvements aligned with company policy
- Attend investigator meetings as appropriate
- Serve as an educational resource and trainer for staff
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Qualifications (Minimum Required)
- USA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) via NCCPA - with state of Wisconsin
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered where applicable
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience (Minimum Required)
- 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support change
Physical Demands / Work Environment
- Work is performed in a clinical and/or laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, hazardous, or radioactive materials
- Ability to see (distinguish colors) and hear clearly
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and computer-based tasks for extended periods (up to 6 hours/day)
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods (up to 6 hours/day)
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed
This part-time opportunity offers the flexibility of a 20+ hour work week while providing meaningful exposure to early-phase clinical research, collaboration with experienced medical teams, and the opportunity to expand your clinical and research expertise.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will perform clinical assessments, physical examinations, and medical histories to ensure participant safety and protocol adherence in clinical trials. They will also serve as a technical advisor, oversee quality systems, and ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification and a Wisconsin license. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience is required, along with strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Research — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 72% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Wisconsin index 94.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Wisconsin | 70 active | 4,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 72% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician Assistant listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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