
Sub-Investigator (NP or PA) - Long Beach at Irvine Clinical Research (Long Beach, CA)
Irvine Clinical Research· Long Beach, CA· $125k–$140k·
Role details
Job description
Inglewood Clinical is part of the Irvine Clinical Research site network, the largest of its kind 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. We are hiring a clinical investigator--either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)—to join our premier Inglewood Clinical / Westside Los Angeles team. The clinician will oversee clinical trials of some of the most promising drugs under investigation in Alzheimer's Disease treatment and prevention, driving clinical excellence at our rapidly growing Westside hub.
Job Duties
- Clinical Trial Execution: Oversee and conduct protocol-driven clinical trial visits as a Sub-Investigator, ensuring strict adherence to FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, and study protocols.
- Participant Eligibility & Medical Oversight: Conduct physical and neurological examinations, medical history assessments, clinical intake evaluations, and diagnostic reviews to evaluate participant safety and study eligibility.
- IV Line Placement & Infusions: Directly insert peripheral IV lines, administer investigational intravenous medications, and manage participant care and monitoring throughout active infusion procedures.
- Participant Safety & Event Management: Monitor study participant safety throughout trial participation, managing and reporting adverse events in a thorough and timely manner.
- Collaborative Research Team: Partner closely with Principal Investigators, fellow Sub-Investigators, clinical research coordinators, and study raters to ensure quality trial delivery.
Job Requirements
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in California.
- Clinical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on skill in IV placement and intravenous infusions.
- Patient Population: Clinical experience working with older adult populations in a primary care, specialty, or clinical research environment.
- Research Experience: Prior experience as a Sub-Investigator or Clinical Research Coordinator in pharmaceutical industry trials is preferred, but not required.
- Communication & Precision: Professional command of written and spoken English, with strong clinical documentation skills and a compassionate patient-facing demeanor.
Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance EmployerIrvine Clinical Research and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why work at Irvine Clinical Research
- Culture: Described as “close-knit, agile, and efficient” – an independent site where employees work directly with leading pharmaceutical researchers.
- Work model: On-site positions across multiple California locations (Irvine, Long Beach, Inglewood, Riverside, Oakland). No remote/hybrid indicated for most roles.
- Notable perks: Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking Alzheimer’s and CNS treatments; exposure to cutting-edge clinical trials; small-team environment with direct access to principal investigators.
- Engineering/technical culture: Roles include clinical research coordinators, scientists, regulatory specialists, and site managers – strong emphasis on clinical operations and patient care.