Clinical Research Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator) - Manhattan, NY
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
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Job Description
Physician Assistant – Clinical Research
Manhattan, NY | Full-Time | $120,000 – $140,000 annually
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. 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 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
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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
The Physician Assistant will evaluate potential clinical trial participants, perform physical exams, and ensure compliance with study protocols and SOPs. They will also collaborate with sponsors and monitors while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active New York State PA license and possess at least 2 years of clinical or research experience. Strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Research — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Research listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,572 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Clinical Research median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Research listings in New York | 604 active | 4,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 78/100 · #19 of 26 for pay | Top Employers work-life index159 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator) - Manhattan, NY at IMA Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,572 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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