Principal Investigator

Principal Investigator – Psychiatry Clinical Research Los Angeles, California Metric Bio is partnered with a leading clinical research site network to appoint an experienced Principal Investigator with a strong background in Psychiatry studies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing research organisation at the forefront of CNS and psychiatric clinical trials, supporting cutting-edge therapies across a diverse patient population in the Los Angeles area. The Opportunity As Principal Investigator, you will provide medical oversight across a broad portfolio of Psychiatry clinical studies, working alongside an established research infrastructure with dedicated coordinators, raters, and operational support teams. The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering complex CNS trials and offers access to a robust patient database, advanced research capabilities, and long-term study pipelines with global sponsors. Key Responsibilities Serve as Principal Investigator across Phase I–IV Psychiatry clinical trials Ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, and regulatory oversight Conduct psychiatric evaluations and study assessments Collaborate closely with sponsors, CROs, and internal research teams Support patient recruitment and retention strategies Maintain high-quality standards in line with GCP and FDA regulations Provide leadership and mentorship within the clinical research team Requirements MD or DO Active and unrestricted California medical license Prior experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator in clinical research Strong understanding of CNS/Psychiatry trials Experience working within industry-sponsored studies preferred Passion for advancing innovative mental health treatments through research Why Join? Join one of the most respected and rapidly growing research site networks in the industry Strong pipeline of Psychiatry and CNS studies Dedicated operational and recruitment support Competitive compensation package Opportunity to contribute to breakthrough mental health therapies Collaborative, patient-centric research environment For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact - Oli Oldham - View email address on click.appcast.io for further information.