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IMA Group
New York, New York

Clinical Research Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator) - Manhattan, NY

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$140k

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Posted 51m ago · Verified live

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

Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services.

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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

Patient evaluationStudy protocol complianceCollaborationMedical assessmentInvestigator meeting participation

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).

What does the Clinical Research market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,572 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$140kClinical Research median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Research listings in New York604 active4,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
IMA Groupsilver tier, 78/100 · #19 of 26 for payTop Employers work-life index159 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,572 Physician Assistant roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
15
<$165k
13
$165k-180k
9
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9
$195k-210k
4
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Physician Assistant roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About IMA Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Holidays
Floating Holiday
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Company-paid life and disability insurance

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.