Description

Endocrinology Principal Investigator Opportunity in Morehead City, North Carolina

Advance your endocrinology career by combining outpatient clinical care with clinical research at one of North America's leading research organizations. This opportunity offers a structured path from Sub-Investigator to Principal Investigator while preparing you to lead an established, high-performing research practice. If you're looking to build long-term roots in a coastal community and grow into a leadership role, this position offers the support and infrastructure to help you succeed.

Practice Overview

• Provide outpatient endocrinology care focused on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and metabolic disease with no hospital responsibilities.
• Begin as a Sub-Investigator and transition into the Principal Investigator role through a structured mentorship and succession plan from the practice's founding physician.
• Participate in Phase II-IV clinical trials, with opportunities to expand into Phase I research over time.
• Grow into a leadership position representing the practice with sponsors, research partners, and the broader medical community.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
• Outpatient-only practice with no hospital call.
• Dedicated research support allows you to balance clinical care with research responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Approximately $300,000 annual salary plus relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible paid time off and CME reimbursement.
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term physician leadership role within an established research program.

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO with fellowship training in Endocrinology.
• Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible physicians are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
• Prior clinical research experience is welcomed but not required; mentorship is available for physicians looking to develop research expertise.

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and work along North Carolina's Crystal Coast with easy access to beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with a close-knit community and short daily commutes.
• Located approximately 2-3 hours from Raleigh and Charlotte for convenient weekend travel.
• An excellent fit for physicians seeking long-term stability in a scenic coastal setting.

Ready to explore a career that combines patient care, clinical research, and physician leadership? Connect with us for a confidential conversation about this opportunity and how it aligns with your long-term career goals.