Neurologist Principal Investigator
Company: Irvine Clinical Research
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Irvine Clinical Research is the largest independent clinical
research site network 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. Irvine Clinical Research is hiring a Neurologist who will
serve as a Principal Investigator. The physician will oversee Phase
1, 2, and 3 clinical trials of some of the most promising drugs
under investigation in memory disorders and other neurological
conditions. This includes next-generation disease-modifying
anti-amyloid therapies in the same class as donanemab and
lecanemab, anti-tau agents, and novel therapies like antisense
oligonucleotides (ASOs). Our hiring needs vary per location
(Inglewood, Long Beach, Oakland, Riverside), so please indicate any
preferred locations in your application. Job Duties Lead study team
as a Principal or Sub-Investigator, ensuring trials are conducted
safely and per protocol Conduct clinical intake interviews to
determine medical eligibility of potential study participants
Educate potential participants about diseases and the benefits of
clinical trial participation Manage the safety of study
participants; respond appropriately to adverse events in a timely
manner Perform cerebrospinal fluid collection (lumbar puncture) in
diagnostic and therapeutic studies Provide medical leadership to
our team of psychologists and study coordinators Job Requirements
Valid license to practice medicine in California (or
license-eligible) Board-certified in neurology or psychiatry
Experience working with older adults in a clinical or research
setting Clinical research experience is preferred, but not required
A command of professional spoken and written English $300,000 -
$350,000 a year Hours and Compensation This is a full-time
employment position based in-person at one of our clinics
(Riverside, Inglewood, Long Beach, or Oakland). There are no
planned overnight or weekend hours. The starting salary for this
position is $300,000 per year. Higher salary is available with
candidates meet one of the following criteria: (1) current/previous
investigator in pharmaceutical clinical trials of Alzheimer’s
Disease (2) superior skill in intrathecal administration and CSF
collection in clinic. The company pays for 100% of
health/dental/vision individual insurance costs for eligible
full-time employees. Vacation (PTO) is earned at a rate of 3 weeks
per year.
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