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Principal Investigator

Rovia Clinical Research
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
About Us

At Rovia Clinical Research, we practice Research with Kindness!

We eliminate the administrative roadblocks, delayed study startups, and under-resourced support that keep great researchers from focusing on what truly matters - scientific leadership, patient impact, and clinical innovation. Our sites operate with streamlined systems, dedicated coordinator teams, and strong sponsor relationships, so our investigators can focus on advancing medicine - not chasing paperwork.

Rovia is a clinical research site network with 18 years of experience. It operates a hybrid model of free-standing and physician embedded sites. Across its 15 sites and 80 investigators, Rovia has a proven history of enrolling patients with best-in class retention, rapid study-start up and high-quality data. The network is a preferred partner to leading global pharma and biotech customers.

People First – Humility – Integrity – One Team – Results Accountability

We Are Seeking a Motivated And Experienced Physician To Join Our Clinical Research Team As a Principal Investigator. Rovia Is Offering

  • A strong compensation package including sign-on bonus and performance bonuses.
  • Operational autonomy and empowerment to focus on patient care and medical decision-making - corporate resources behind you - no underfunded sites or bureaucratic micromanagement.
  • Work hours to accommodate work/life balance.

What Makes This Different

  • You’ll have a full-time regulatory and coordinator team supporting you.
  • Transparent communication and rapid study startup cycles - no waiting months to activate.
  • A patient recruitment infrastructure that delivers enrolled participants on time.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Principal Investigator across high-quality clinical trials in major therapeutic indications (including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, obesity, depression, pain, Alzheimer’s, and infectious diseases).
  • Ensure adherence to GCP and study protocols while collaborating with cross-functional research teams.
  • Provide medical oversight during all trial phases, including patient eligibility review, safety assessments, and data validation.
  • Contribute to internal scientific discussions, quality improvement, and site expansion opportunities.

We are seeking a dedicated PI to launch a clinical research site in any of the following locations:

  • Georgia - Columbus, Augusta, Savannah
  • North Carolina - Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Cary
  • South Carolina - Charleston, Columbia
  • Tennessee - Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro
  • Virginia - Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria
  • Louisiana - New Orleans, Baton Rouge
  • Alabama - Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery
  • Arkansas - Little Rock
  • Mississippi - Jackson

Qualifications

  • MD or DO with active medical license in relevant state(s).
  • 2 years of experience as a PI or Sub-Investigator in FDA-regulated clinical trials.
  • Strong clinical judgment and leadership presence.
  • Passion for advancing clinical science without the red tape.

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