Neurologist Principal Investigator
Irvine Clinical Research
Apply to this job Riverside, CA on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 19, 2025 Last posted April 19, 2025
Job description
Irvine Clinical Research is the largest independent clinical research site network on the West Coast. With 5 research centers in California, we are leaders in the search for new treatments in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine. Our largest area of research is in Alzheimer’s Disease prevention and treatment drug trials, and our doctors were the largest contributors in the world to the most recently FDA-approved medication in Alzheimer’s Disease.
Irvine Clinical Research is hiring a Neurologist who will serve as a Principal Investigator. The physician will oversee Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials of some of the most promising drugs under investigation in memory disorders and other neurological conditions. This includes next-generation disease-modifying anti-amyloid therapies in the same class as donanemab and lecanemab, anti-tau agents, and novel therapies like antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs).
Our hiring needs vary per location (Inglewood, Long Beach, Oakland, Riverside), so please indicate any preferred locations in your application.
Job Duties
- Lead study team as a Principal or Sub-Investigator, ensuring trials are conducted safely and per protocol
- Conduct clinical intake interviews to determine medical eligibility of potential study participants
- Educate potential participants about diseases and the benefits of clinical trial participation
- Manage the safety of study participants; respond appropriately to adverse events in a timely manner
- Perform cerebrospinal fluid collection (lumbar puncture) in diagnostic and therapeutic studies
- Provide medical leadership to our team of psychologists and study coordinators
Job Requirements
- Valid license to practice medicine in California (or license-eligible)
- Board-certified in neurology or psychiatry
- Experience working with older adults in a clinical or research setting
- Clinical research experience is preferred, but not required
- A command of professional spoken and written English
Compensation (from employer):
300000–350000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Lead clinical trials in neurology, managing study teams and patient safety.
Job title
Neurologist Principal Investigator
Experience level
not specified
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Riverside, CA; remote work not specified.
Salary
300000–350000 USD per year
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
medical licenseboard certificationneurologyclinical researchEnglish
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
neurologyclinical trialsmemory disordersAlzheimer'sresearch
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Riverside, CA, USA
On-site City