Physician Assistant

About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Job Summary:

Promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations. Ensures adherence to protocol requirements, protects the rights and welfare of participants, assures the integrity of data generated at the site and directs the conduct of the clinical investigation according to federal and state regulations and guidance documents. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides primary care, assists in evaluation and treatment of research participants.


• Conducts patient interviews.


• Collects and interprets diagnostic data.


• May perform physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician.


• Provides research participant education and trains other health care professionals.


• May prescribe medications.


• On call for patient emergencies.


• May write emergency petitions for patients.


• Assists in training and development of clinic staff.


• May oversee specifice clinical departments.


• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.


• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


• Must be a licensed physician's assistant with a current license in the state in which the employee will be working.


• Clinical Research experience preferred.


• Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail are imperative.


• Skill in maintaining/reviewing records.


• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.

Working Conditions

1. Indoor, Clinic environment.


2. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.


3. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.


4. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.


5. On site work arrangement.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.