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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Part-time Physician Assistant (PA) - Phase I Site based in Madison, Wisconsin

Physician AssistantNo weekendsPart-Time

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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.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

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

FDA RegulationsParticipant AssessmentMedical HistoryTechnical AdvisoryProcess Improvement

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).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $128k (middle half $110k–$155k)39 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Wisconsin70 active4,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 72% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
15
<$165k
21
$165k-190k
9
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
3
$240k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,556 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.