Principal Investigator

About TrialAccess

TrialAccess enables independent physicians to participate in clinical research without the need to build an in-house research department. Powered by Guild OS™, TrialAccess manages IRB submissions, provides GCP-trained coordinators within practices, oversees protocol management, sponsor reporting, audit readiness, and patient logistics. We partner with independent physicians across Arizona to bring industry-sponsored clinical trials into their existing practices, handling the operational and regulatory work so research fits alongside patient care.

To learn more about TrialAccess, visit https://assess.trialaccess.co/

About the role

We are inviting board-certified physicians in Arizona to join our network as part-time Research Investigators, serving as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on sponsored studies. You continue running your own practice while we help handle the infrastructure. Experienced investigators are most welcome, and physicians new to research are too.

We are recruiting research Investigators across 16 therapeutic areas: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Immunology, Infectious Disease, Hematology, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Pain Management, Psychiatry (conditional), and Neurology (conditional). If your specialty is on this list and you see patients in Arizona, there is a good chance you already qualify.

What you will do

• Serve as investigator on sponsored studies, delivering protocol-directed, standard-of-care clinical work

• Confirm participant eligibility and provide medical oversight of the study at your site

• Maintain regulatory and ethical accountability for the study, supported end to end by Guild OS™

What TrialAccess handles, so you do not

• IRB submission, regulatory correspondence, and continuing review

• Study coordinators, scheduling, and data collection

• Sponsor reporting and audit-ready documentation

• Day-to-day administrative overhead, keeping your research admin time minimal

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active Arizona medical license

• Board-certified in your specialty or a related field

• Independent or private-practice physician

• Prior clinical research experience is a strong plus; physicians new to research are welcome, with full training provided

• Commitment to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and patient safety

Engagement and schedule

• Part-time, typically 3 to 6 hours per week for an active investigator

• Independent contractor engagement on a per-protocol basis, not a salaried employment position

• Compensated on an hourly basis, typically $100 to 125 per hour, depending on the trial and protocol

• You keep your practice, your patients, and your clinical autonomy

• Individual studies typically run several months each

How to apply

Apply through this posting with your CV and current practice details. Our team reviews every application, and if there is a potential fit, we will reach out to schedule a short introductory call to walk you through how the program works and answer your questions.

Please note

• Applying does not guarantee selection or placement in any trial. Applications are reviewed by the TrialAccess team, and candidates who appear to be a fit are contacted for an introductory call. Final selection for any specific study is made by the trial sponsor on a per-protocol basis.
• Hourly compensation typically ranges from $100 to 125 per hour and varies by trial, sponsor, and protocol. Final compensation terms are confirmed once a site is qualified and matched to a specific study.
• This is a part-time, independent contractor engagement on a per-protocol basis. It is not a salaried employment position. The physician remains an independent practitioner in their own practice.
• Investigational treatments referenced are under study and have not been approved by the FDA for the indications being investigated. TrialAccess makes no representation regarding the safety or efficacy of any investigational product.
• TrialAccess currently operates with independent physicians and clinics in Arizona.