Sub-Investigator - Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Sub- Investigator Position Description

Position Overview

The Sub Investigator is responsible for conducting clinical trials in accordance with the research protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and federal/state regulations. The Sub Investigator will collaborate with the study team, as well as various medical pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory personnel to ensure the health and welfare of study subjects under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

To Consistently Embody AMR Clinical’s Core Values

  • United We Achieve
  • Celebrate Diverse Perspectives
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Adapt and Persevere

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30pm with occasional on call appointments.

The Sub Investigator reports to the Principal Investigator.

Classification: Exempt

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintain a current license to practice medicine.
  • Assume responsibility as the Sub Investigator for the duration of the clinical trials.
  • Conduct testing and rating scales per sponsors instructions and protocols.
  • Completion of documentation, paper and electronic as required per protocol.
  • Provide detailed study related documentation as required and ensure data integrity.
  • Perform evaluations on subjects as needed per the protocol.
  • Perform physicals per study protocol, as needed.
  • Perform and review ratings performed by outside physicians, as needed in accordance with the study protocol.
  • Evaluate subjects for clinical research trials based on their past medical and psychiatric history compared to inclusion and exclusions per study protocol.
  • Evaluate subject safety and compliance with investigational product as specified by protocol.
  • Evaluate and report all serious adverse events (SAEs) during the trial.
  • Assess and rate severity of AEs during the conduct of the protocol as delegated.
  • Primary Investigator responsibility in PIs absence, as delegated.
  • Educate study team on patient population and mechanism of action of the study medication / device.
  • Adhere to requirements on the FDA1572, Statement of Investigator form.
  • Collaborate with site leadership to ensure operational goals are met.
  • Possess through understanding of clinical research protocols and patient populations for each clinical research trial.
  • Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements and GCP standards.
  • Ensure appropriate delegation and training of the Clinical team.
  • Complete training as required per sponsor’s vendors to obtain certification to conduct testing and rating scales for specific protocols.
  • Attend Investigator meetings and educational seminars.
  • Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • At least 3 years experience conducting clinical research trials as either PI or Sub-I.
  • Possess and maintain a valid MD or DO medical license, PA, or NP license.
  • Active license to practice medicine within the state.
  • Understanding of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practices.
  • Exercise Standard Universal Precautions
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
  • Excellent task management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Keen and acute attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  • Positive, collaborative, and team oriented.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt, and ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent follow-up skills.
  • Fluent in English.

AMR Clinical does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Key Responsibilities

The Sub-Investigator conducts clinical trials in accordance with research protocols, GCP, and federal regulations. They are responsible for subject evaluations, physicals, and ensuring data integrity under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid MD, DO, PA, or NP license and have at least 3 years of experience conducting clinical research trials. Proficiency in FDA regulations and ICH guidelines is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceMedical DocumentationMulti-tasking

Clinical Research — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sub-Investigator - Nurse Practitioner at Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,005 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alliance For MultiSpecialty Research

Biotechnology Research
Knoxville, Tennessee
201-500 employees