Principal Investigator at Rovia Clinical Research – Birmingham, Alabama

About Us

At Rovia Clinical Research, we practice Research with Kindness!

We eliminate the administrative roadblocks, delayed study startups, and under-resourced support that keep great researchers from focusing on what truly matters - scientific leadership, patient impact, and clinical innovation. Our sites operate with streamlined systems, dedicated coordinator teams, and strong sponsor relationships, so our investigators can focus on advancing medicine - not chasing paperwork.

Rovia is a clinical research site network with 18+ years of experience. It operates a hybrid model of free-standing and physician embedded sites. Across its 15 sites and 80+ investigators, Rovia has a proven history of enrolling patients with best-in class retention, rapid study-start up and high-quality data. The network is a preferred partner to leading global pharma and biotech customers.

People First – Humility – Integrity – One Team – Results Accountability

We are seeking a motivated and experienced physician to join our clinical research team as a Principal Investigator. Rovia is offering:

• A strong compensation package including sign-on bonus and performance bonuses.
• Operational autonomy and empowerment to focus on patient care and medical decision-making - corporate resources behind you - no underfunded sites or bureaucratic micromanagement.
• Work hours to accommodate work/life balance.

What Makes This Different:

• You’ll have a full-time regulatory and coordinator team supporting you.
• Transparent communication and rapid study startup cycles - no waiting months to activate.
• A patient recruitment infrastructure that delivers enrolled participants on time.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Principal Investigator across high-quality clinical trials in major therapeutic indications (including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, obesity, depression, pain, Alzheimer’s, and infectious diseases).
• Ensure adherence to GCP and study protocols while collaborating with cross-functional research teams.
• Provide medical oversight during all trial phases, including patient eligibility review, safety assessments, and data validation.
• Contribute to internal scientific discussions, quality improvement, and site expansion opportunities.

We are seeking a dedicated PI to launch a clinical research site in any of the following locations:

• Georgia - Columbus, Augusta, Savannah
• North Carolina - Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Cary
• South Carolina - Charleston, Columbia
• Tennessee - Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro
• Virginia - Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington, Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria
• Louisiana - New Orleans, Baton Rouge
• Alabama - Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery
• Arkansas - Little Rock
• Mississippi - Jackson

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active medical license in relevant state(s).
• 2+ years of experience as a PI or Sub-Investigator in FDA-regulated clinical trials.
• Strong clinical judgment and leadership presence.
• Passion for advancing clinical science without the red tape.