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Principal Investigator (Psychiatrist) – Clinical Research - Chicago, IL

The IMA Group·Chicago, Illinois

$175 - $200/hr·Part Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·
Posted 18 days ago
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About the role

Serve as the Principal Investigator for psychiatry-focused clinical trials, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GCP. Responsibilities include evaluating participant eligibility, monitoring safety, and collaborating with sponsors for successful trial execution.

Principal Investigator (Psychiatrist) – Clinical Research | Part-Time | Chicago, IL IMA Clinical Research is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our team in Chicago, IL as a Principal Investigator. This part-time opportunity is ideal for psychiatrists interested in advancing innovative mental health treatments through clinical research in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Schedule

  • 2–3 days per week, 9:00 AM–5:30
  • PM
  • Compensation: $175–$200 per hour
  • What
  • You'll Do: Serve as Principal Investigator for psychiatry-focused clinical trials Ensure compliance with study protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Evaluate and determine participant eligibility Monitor participant safety and oversee adverse event reporting Maintain accurate study documentation Collaborate with sponsors and research staff to ensure successful trial execution
  • What
  • You'll
  • Bring: MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain) Board Certification in Psychiatry Previous clinical research or Principal Investigator experience preferred Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and organizational skills Why Join IMA Clinical Research? Flexible part-time schedule (2–3 days per week) No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities Competitive hourly compensation Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking psychiatric research Collaborative, mission-driven research team dedicated to improving patient care 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. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. 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. #LI-RC1 #LI-ONSITE

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry and an active Illinois medical license. Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or in clinical research is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Judgment
  • FDA Regulations
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Psychiatry
  • Patient Safety Monitoring
  • Study Documentation

Benefits

  • Flexible Part-time Schedule
  • No Nights, Weekends, or On-call Responsibilities

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$175 - $200/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
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The IMA Group

For over 30 years, The IMA Group has been dedicated to enhancing the livelihood and productivity of individuals and organizations navigating challenging periods of health, work and disability while actively contributing to the development of new medical treatments and clinical...

Salary listed on 54 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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