Clinical Research Rheumatologist

Job Description

Title: Clinical Research Rheumatologist

  Tucson, AZ, | ⏰  Part-Time (0-8 hours/week)

We are seeking a  Board-Certified Physician to join as a  Clinical Research Physician supporting Phase I-IV clinical trials in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will ensure protocol compliance, patient safety, and collaborate with sponsors, CROs, and research teams to advance multi-therapeutic studies.

• Serve as  Principal Investigator (PI)or  Sub-Investigator (Sub-I)for clinical trials.

• Conduct medical screenings, physical exams, and assessments of study participants.

• Provide clinical oversight and ensure adherence to study protocols, ICH-GCP, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with coordinators, nurses, and research staff to maintain compliance and accurate documentation.

• Record patient interactions, manage adverse events (AEs/SAEs), and maintain compliance with EHR/EDC systems.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and IRBs.

• Participate in site initiation visits (SIVs), monitoring visits, audits, and investigator meetings.

• Contribute to feasibility reviews, study design, and recruitment strategies.

• Stay current with clinical research regulations and therapeutic advances.

• M.D. or D.O. with an active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.

• Board Certification in Rheumatologist

• Valid  DEA license and  BLS/ACLS certification .

• Clinical research/clinical trials experience preferred (training available for motivated candidates).

• Proficiency in EHR systems, medical documentation, and clinical trial platforms (EDC, CTMS).

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong commitment to ethical research and patient-centered care.

• Flexible, part-time schedule (0-8 hours per week).

• Opportunity to expand expertise in multi-therapeutic clinical trials.

• Direct involvement in advancing innovative treatments through research.