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Clinical Research Physician(Psychiatry Or Gen Med) - Part Time Opportunity!

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
1+ years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Clinical Research Physician (Psychiatry or General Medicine) – Part-Time

Job ID: R-01335575
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Category: Clinical Research | Medical Affairs | Physician Roles
Experience Required: Minimum 1+ year
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday to Friday, Part-Time)


About the Organization

Our Clinical Research Services team plays a critical role in accelerating the development of innovative therapies that address some of the world’s most complex health challenges. As part of a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), the team supports the PPD® clinical research portfolio and delivers high-quality clinical trial execution across more than 100 countries.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is driven by a global mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by advancing clinical research, development, and delivery of life-changing treatments.


Role Overview

The Clinical Research Physician (Psychiatry or General Medicine) will support onsite clinical trials at a dedicated research site in Atlanta, Georgia. This part-time role is ideal for physicians seeking hands-on involvement in clinical research while maintaining flexibility in work schedules.

The physician will be responsible for ensuring participant safety, clinical oversight, protocol compliance, and high-quality execution of clinical studies in accordance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and site procedures.


Part-Time Schedule Details

  • Psychiatry: Approximately 3 days per week, ~5 hours per day

  • General Medicine: Approximately 4 days per week, ~3 hours per day

  • Some flexibility in scheduling may be accommodated based on site needs


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight & Patient Safety

  • Conduct clinical evaluations and medical assessments to determine participant eligibility

  • Ensure participant safety, wellbeing, and ethical conduct throughout the study lifecycle

  • Provide continuous medical oversight for active clinical trials

Study Execution & Quality

  • Execute clinical trials in compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocols, SOPs, and local regulations

  • Review enrollment progress, screening success rates, screen failures, and participant retention

  • Interpret study protocols and Investigator’s Brochures (IBs)

  • Support patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with site teams

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate source documentation and clinical records

  • Report safety events, protocol deviations, quality issues, and complaints per site procedures

  • Support audit readiness, inspections, and regulatory reviews

  • Oversee investigational medicinal product (IMP) management as applicable


Education, Experience & Licensure

Required Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor (MD or equivalent) with valid registration in the country of practice

  • Active, unrestricted medical license in good standing

  • Minimum 1+ year of experience in clinical research, or comparable clinical/research experience demonstrating capability to work in clinical trials

  • Valid ICH-GCP certification (may be obtained post-hire)

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal training or specialization in Psychiatry (strongly preferred for psychiatry studies)

  • Experience in clinical trial environments, site-based research, or regulated healthcare settings


Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, drug safety, and laboratory data interpretation

  • High attention to detail with strong documentation and administrative skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sponsor-related clinical systems and portals

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams

  • Strong time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills

  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet study timelines

  • Sound understanding of ethical, commercial, and operational considerations in clinical research


Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Office-based clinical research environment

  • Ability to remain stationary for 4–8 hours per day

  • Frequent interaction with study participants and site personnel

  • Light to moderate lifting (up to 15–20 lbs), including clinical materials and equipment

  • Frequent use of computers and electronic clinical systems

  • Regular attendance required


Why This Opportunity?

This role offers physicians the opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact clinical research while maintaining part-time flexibility. You will be part of a globally respected research organization, working at the forefront of patient-focused clinical development and advancing innovative therapies that improve lives worldwide.

Thermo Fisher Scientific fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, providing meaningful career development opportunities within clinical research.