Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring a full-time and part-time Principal Investigator at our Winter Park, FL location!

The Principal Investigator (PI) provides overall medical leadership and accountability for clinical research studies conducted at the site. This role ensures participant safety, scientific integrity, and strict adherence to GCP, IRB, and sponsor protocols. The PI oversees study conduct end-to-end—from feasibility through closeout—while mentoring Sub-Investigators and site staff and delivering an impeccable patient experience in every, single interaction.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM (occasional weekends)
Location: 1788 W Fairbanks Ave Suite A, Winter Park, FL 32789
Compensation: Competitive base salary
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k with 4% match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 10 company holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical oversight for all assigned studies, ensuring compliance with protocol, GCP/ICH, IRB requirements, and applicable regulations
• Protect participant safety by assessing eligibility, conducting or overseeing exams, reviewing labs and ECGs, and making risk–benefit determinations
• Lead the informed consent process and ensure proper documentation and patient comprehension; personally consent participants as appropriate or supervise designees
• Evaluate, document, and attribute AEs/SAEs; ensure timely medical review and reporting to Sponsor/CRO/IRB per requirements
• Participate in site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits; serve as primary medical liaison with Sponsors, CROs, and auditors
• Review and approve source data, EDC entries, medical narratives, and query responses; ensure data integrity and ALCOA+ standards
• Oversee delegation of duties to Sub-Investigators and site staff; maintain and sign the DOA log and FDA Form 1572 (or equivalent) as required
• Ensure proper management of IP per protocol and regulations; verify accountability via oversight of site procedures
• Support patient recruitment, retention, and enrollment strategies while upholding ethical standards and subject privacy
• Lead and mentor cross-functional site teams; provide ongoing training on protocol-specific procedures and GCP
• Maintain complete and current regulatory documentation, medical licensure, CV, and mandatory training (e.g., GCP, IATA, CPR) as required
• Drive continuous improvement, CAPA implementation, and inspection readiness across studies and site operations
• Represent Flourish Research professionally in all internal and external interactions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO degree required; active, unrestricted Florida medical license in good standing
• Board certification/eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology) preferred
• 2–5+ years of clinical research experience as a PI or Sub-Investigator strongly preferred; prior independent PI experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB processes
• Proven ability to assess medical eligibility, manage safety events, and ensure protocol adherence
• Strong leadership with effective collaboration across research teams and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex information to participants clearly and compassionately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and comfort with EDC/eSource and CTMS platforms
• High ethical standards and professionalism with meticulous attention to detail and data quality
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and committed to meeting or exceeding performance goals
• Supports departmental process improvements and training initiatives; embraces audit/inspection readiness

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others!

Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive.

Flourish Research represents one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial companies with robust capabilities in the therapeutic areas of cardiology/metabolic disorders/renal, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccines.

At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality.

Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect.

Flourish Research strives to build an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, which reflects the diversity of our local communities. We promote education, acceptance, and inclusion because there is beauty in diversity. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!

It is the policy of Flourish Research not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.