Neurologist Principal Investigator

Job overview

The Neurologist Principal Investigator role is onsite at a clinic in Oakland, CA. The starting salary is $300,000 per year, with higher salary available for specified clinical-trial investigator experience or advanced intrathecal administration and cerebrospinal fluid collection skills. Irvine Clinical Research conducts clinical trials in neurology, psychiatry, and obesity medicine, including Alzheimer’s disease research. The physician leads or supports Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials of investigational treatments for memory disorders and other neurological conditions. The role protects participant safety, determines medical eligibility, educates potential participants, performs lumbar punctures, and provides medical leadership to psychologists and study coordinators.

What you'll do

• Lead study teams as Principal or Sub-Investigator and ensure trials follow protocol and are conducted safely
• conduct clinical intake interviews to assess participant eligibility
• educate potential participants about diseases and trial participation
• manage participant safety and respond to adverse events
• perform cerebrospinal fluid collection by lumbar puncture
• provide medical leadership to psychologists and study coordinators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

neurologist

principal investigator

clinical trials

neurology

alzheimer’s disease research

memory disorders

lumbar puncture

oakland ca

irvine clinical research

$300,000–$350,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid individual health, dental, and vision insurance costs for eligible full-time employees
• PTO earned at three weeks per year.

Why this role

Board certification in neurology or psychiatry and a California medical license or eligibility are required. Clinical research experience is preferred but not required. The posting states no planned overnight or weekend hours and lists health, dental, and vision insurance plus three weeks of annual PTO.

About the employer

Irvine Clinical Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.