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

The IMA Group

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Behavioral Health, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Documentation, FDA Requirements, Federal Government, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Government, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Needs Assessment, On Call, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Phase II Clinical Trials, Phase IV Clinical Trials, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Research Protocols, Team Player, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
11 days ago

Description

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 

About the Company

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The IMA Group

About The IMA Group

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, with its main operations center in Albany, New York, The IMA Group is a national leader with a reputation for providing high-quality medical, psychological and speech and language evaluations. IMA's primary areas of focus are Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations, VA Compensation and Pension Exams, Employability Evaluations, and Occupational Health Services. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private insurers and corporations.

Dr. David Pulver, IMA's President and CEO, is a Board Certified Internist with over thirty years of experience performing disability exams for Social Security Disability. Dr. Pulver has overseen IMA's growth from a single office in White Plains, NY in 1990, to its present status, with over 45 offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Virginia and Vermont. Over the past 25 years, IMA has conducted more than 2.5 million evaluations and has grown to a network of more than 500 licensed providers.

IMA Research is a multi-site research company specializing in Phase II, III and IV studies in all primary care disciplines, co-located within many of our facilities.  View IMA Research Site

IMA provides a full range of services, including:

Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations VA Compensation and Pension (C & P) Exams Employability Evaluations Substance Abuse Assessments and Monitoring (SAAM) Case Review Occupational Health Evaluations Police Officer/Firefighter Pre-employment Evaluations and Testing Independent Medical Examinations (IME's) (View Our IME Referral Form) Fitness for Duty Exams (FFD) DOT Physicals including Drug and BAT Testing Vocational Rehabilitation Evaluations

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.ima-us.com