Clinical Research Physician (Principal Investigator) - Full Time

5 days ago

Illinois$200,000.00–$280,000.00Full TimeClinical Research

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Clinical Research Physician – $200K-$280K, Mon-Fri in Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

as per protocol, SOP/COP and ICH GCP and local regulations.

Reports any safety threats, that may impact stakeholders/participants and action complaints or QIs as per site processes.

Exercises meticulous attention to detail in recording information and source management.

Actively involved in audit preparations and site inspections.

Requirements

20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in

house and off

task. Regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $200,000.00–$280,000.00

120 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Thermo Fisher Scientific in Illinois.

Key Skills

Clinical researchMedical diagnosisICH GCPPatient recruitmentClinical trial oversightProtocol interpretationMedical terminologyDrug safetyData managementRegulatory complianceQuality assuranceMicrosoft OfficeClinical evaluationSite inspection preparationInvestigational medical product management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Clinical Research Physician (Principal Investigator) - Full Time position at Thermo Fisher Scientific includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Research — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Research position at Thermo Fisher Scientific 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.

Compensation Analysis

Thermo Fisher Scientific lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $280k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($200k–$280k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical research, Medical diagnosis, ICH GCP, Patient recruitment, Clinical trial oversight, Protocol interpretation, Medical terminology, Drug safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Research role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Research Physician oversees the execution of clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards. They are responsible for patient recruitment, clinical assessment, and maintaining high-quality data management throughout the trial lifec...

Benefits package: Annual incentive plan bonus, Healthcare, Medical and dental plans, Vision plan, Health incentive programs, Employee assistance and family support programs, Commuter benefits, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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