Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a

licensed physician in Ontario

to join our clinical team as a

Clinical Research Physician / Principal Investigator (PI)

. The successful candidate will provide

medical oversight and leadership

for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring participant safety, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

This is a

part-time, on-site position (2-3 full days per week)

with flexibility for

occasional weekend coverage

based on study needs.

Applicants

must be a physician licensed to practice medicine in Ontario

and in good standing with the

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Key Responsibilities

Serve as

Principal Investigator

(or Sub-Investigator, depending on study design) ensuring compliance with

ICH-GCP

,

Health Canada Division 5

, and protocol requirements. Oversee all medical aspects of participant care, including: Eligibility assessment and review of inclusion/exclusion criteria Review of medical histories, concomitant medications, and adverse events Evaluation of clinically significant findings and laboratory results Provide

ongoing medical oversight

of participants during study participation. Collaborate closely with study coordinators, nurses, and other site staff to ensure smooth study execution. Maintain readiness for medical emergencies, ensuring crash carts, common medication boxes, and AEDs are appropriately maintained. Serve as the site's

medical expert

in discussions with sponsors, monitors, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Participate in feasibility assessments for new studies and contribute to medical aspects of protocol and SOP development. Support training of clinical staff in medical care, participant safety, and protocol adherence. Maintain professional knowledge and clinical competencies related to both medicine and clinical research.

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

or equivalent degree,

licensed and in good standing with the CPSO

(College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario). Applicants who are not currently licensed in Ontario will not be considered.*
Experience as an Investigator, Sub-Investigator, or treating physician in clinical trials is

strongly preferred

. Familiarity with

ICH-GCP

and

Health Canada Division 5

requirements (training can be provided). Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide a multidisciplinary clinical team. Proficiency with

electronic data capture (EDC)

systems,

electronic medical records (EMR)

, and other clinical trial technologies.

Why Join Nutrasource

Work within a

leading Canadian CRO

with a strong reputation in

nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research

. Collaborate with experienced research staff and contribute to

innovation in clinical evidence

for consumer health products. Flexible schedule (2-3 days/week) compatible with ongoing medical practice or academic work. Competitive remuneration and ongoing

GCP and Health Canada compliance training

provided.
Job Type: Part-time

Application question(s):

Please only apply if CPSO certified MD in Ontario. Do you have CPSO
Work Location: In person