Principal Investigator-Psychiatrist
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Compensation Intelligence
Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings
71% above median for Psychiatry in US
Job Description
About the Role
Join CenExel as a Principal Investigator-Psychiatrist – $250K-$350K 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
- Oversees the conduct of research in accordance with federal regulations, with ultimate responsibility for its quality performance.
- Assures medical safety and appropriate clinical care for research study participants.
- Supervises research staff.
- Knowledge regarding ongoing and current research studies, research indications, and investigational compounds, with emphasis on patient safety, data collection, and protocol execution.
Requirements
-, especially informed consent and IRB, using Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and strictly following the research protocol that generates independent, high quality, and reproducible results.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $250K - $350K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with CenExel in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Principal Investigator-Psychiatrist position at Cen Exel includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Cen Exel lists compensation for this physician position at $250k to $350k annually.
This is in line with the national median for Psychiatry professionals.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($250k–$350k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Patient Safety, Protocol Execution, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Supervision, Data Collection. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Principal Investigator is responsible for conducting psychiatry clinical trials in accordance with regulatory, scientific, and clinical requirements. This includes overseeing the research team, ensuring participant safety, and managing the integrity of study design and reporting.
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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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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