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Salt Lake City, Utah

Clinical Research Neurologist (Principal Investigator) – Salt Lake City, UT

NeurologyNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Clinical Research Neurologist (Principal Investigator)

Salt Lake City, Utah

Outpatient Neurology | Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials

Since its founding in 2000, Rocky Mountain MS Clinic (RMMSC) has been committed to providing high-quality neurologic care and expanding access to innovative treatments and research opportunities for patients across Utah.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Neurologist to join our growing outpatient neurology and clinical research program in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This role is ideal for a neurologist interested in combining outpatient neurology with meaningful participation in industry-sponsored clinical trials within a collaborative, physician-led environment. The position offers the opportunity to serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) while working alongside an established research infrastructure with dedicated coordinators, operational support, and active clinical studies already in place.

  • Opportunity Highlights
  • Established and growing clinical research program
  • Active industry-sponsored clinical trials already in place
  • Outpatient-only neurology practice
  • Dedicated research coordinators and operational support teams
  • Opportunity to serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on industry-sponsored studies
  • Collaborative physician-led culture
  • Standard M-F Schedule, No Weekends
  • Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities may be considered
  • Strong operational infrastructure designed to reduce administrative burden
  • Opportunity to help shape the future growth of a national neurology research platform

Position Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical trials in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, and federal/state regulations
  • Evaluate and manage outpatient neurology patients participating in clinical research studies
  • Oversee study conduct, participant safety, and data integrity
  • Collaborate with sponsors, research coordinators, pharmaceutical partners, and regulatory personnel
  • Review study eligibility, protocol compliance, and adverse event reporting
  • Support patient recruitment and retention efforts for ongoing studies
  • Ensure accurate and timely research documentation and reporting
  • Participate in oversight of operational, regulatory, and compliance-related aspects of clinical research activities
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the clinical research program
  • Practice Environment
  • You will join a physician-centered neurology organization supported by:
  • Dedicated research coordinators and regulatory teams
  • Administrative and scheduling support
  • Established referral pathways
  • Integrated infusion and ancillary services
  • Operational leadership focused on physician efficiency and sustainable growth
  • Collaborative neurologists across multiple subspecialties and markets

This role is ideal for neurologists seeking a sophisticated research environment without the need to independently build infrastructure, sponsor relationships, or operational workflows.

Qualifications

  • Required Qualifications
  • MD or DO degree
  • Completion of accredited Neurology residency program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Utah
  • Prior experience as a Principal Investigator (PI) on industry-sponsored clinical trials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in outpatient neurology practice
  • Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and research operations
  • Strong interest in clinical research leadership and program development

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Additional research-related compensation opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • CME allowance and paid time off
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Retirement benefits
  • About Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation, including world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and national parks, while maintaining the amenities of a growing metropolitan area.

The region combines a strong physician community, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and convenient national travel access through Salt Lake City International Airport. Utah’s quality of life, outdoor culture, and proximity to major western cities make it an increasingly desirable destination for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and lifestyle balance.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Principal Investigator overseeing industry-sponsored clinical trials and managing outpatient neurology patients. Responsibilities include ensuring study protocol compliance, participant safety, and collaborating with pharmaceutical partners and regulatory personnel.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOutpatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Neurologist (Principal Investigator) – Salt Lake City, UT at Nira Medical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology — ranked against 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Nira Medical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 6 active listings.

In Utah, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$349k (61 salary observations; 401 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (9,922 salary observations; 55,044 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Salt Lake City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$590k
Typical market rent
$1,603/mo
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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