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Associate Medical Director/Principal Investigator - Clinical Research Opportunity!

0-2 years
$200,000 – $278,900
10 Nov. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Medical Director / Principal Investigator – Clinical Research

Job ID: R-01324887
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Locations: Available in 5 U.S. locations (including Las Vegas)
Schedule: Monday–Friday (approx. 7 AM–3 PM) + light rotational weekend call


About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a motivated Physician to serve as Associate Medical Director/Principal Investigator at the Las Vegas Clinical Research Unit (CRU). This physician will provide medical oversight, ensure protocol compliance, and serve as the investigator for assigned clinical trials in a busy Phase 1, 32-bed unit.

This role is critical for ensuring subject safety, regulatory adherence, and high-quality clinical research delivery.


Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No sponsorship available)

  • Must pass a comprehensive background check, drug screen, and meet credentialing requirements

  • Requires Physician status (MD or DO)

  • Must obtain Nevada State medical license (if not already licensed)


Key Responsibilities

1. Protocol & Study Oversight

  • Review study protocols for scientific, logistical, and safety feasibility.

  • Follow client directives and ensure strict adherence to study protocols.

  • Represent investigator responsibilities as described in FDA Form 1572.

  • Present first-in-human and other high-risk studies to the Human Safety Committee (HSC).

  • Work with project managers to develop Risk Management Plans (RMPs).

2. Clinical Duties

  • Conduct screening exams, physicals, and ensure proper informed consent.

  • Manage safety issues for individual subjects and full cohorts.

  • Respond to medical emergencies and make protocol-guided safety decisions.

  • Monitor adverse events, ECG/lab abnormalities, and medical status changes.

  • Assess causality and clinical significance of abnormal findings.

3. Regulatory & Quality Compliance

  • Ensure all trial activities follow:

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • FDA regulations

    • Local, national, and organizational policies

  • Review and sign:

    • Medical data

    • Case Report Forms (CRFs)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Consult with clients regarding protocol interpretation and safety decisions.

  • Provide study-related medical training to internal teams.

  • Maintain strong and transparent communication with clients, investigators, and the clinical team.

  • Support operational and business development staff as needed.

5. Additional Responsibilities

  • Support quality initiatives and regulatory compliance within the CRU.

  • Participate in process improvement activities.

  • Provide weekend on-call coverage (rotational, approx. every 3–4 weekends).


Required Qualifications

Education & Licensing

  • MD or DO degree

  • Unrestricted medical license (Nevada license required upon employment)

  • Board certification (preferred)

  • Valid ICH-GCP certification (can be completed post-hire)

Experience

  • No prior clinical research experience required (experience preferred).

  • Must have strong general medical diagnostic and treatment capability.


Required Skills

  • Understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH-GCP)

  • Ability to evaluate safety and tolerability of investigational drugs

  • Familiarity with drug development and clinical trial lifecycle

  • Strong judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills

  • High accuracy and attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to work independently and in collaborative environments

  • Proficiency with common computer applications


Work Environment

  • Office-based work with exposure to standard office equipment

  • Monday–Friday | 7 AM–3 PM (approx.)

  • Light weekend call rotation (every 3rd or 4th weekend)


Compensation

Estimated Salary Range (Nevada):

$200,000 – $278,900 annually

Plus:

  • Annual performance-based bonus eligibility


Benefits – U.S. Total Rewards Package

Health & Wellness

  • National medical, dental, and vision plans

  • Health incentive programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Family support programs

Leave & Time Off

  • 120+ hours PTO annually

  • 10 paid holidays

  • Paid parental leave:

    • 3 weeks bonding

    • 8 weeks caregiver leave

Financial & Career Benefits

  • 401(k) with competitive company match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Commuter benefits

Insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Short-term & long-term disability

  • Accident insurance


Company Culture

Thermo Fisher promotes a culture based on integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation, offering strong career growth opportunities in an impactful, mission-driven environment.