Endocrinology Principal Investigator Opportunity in Morehead City, North Carolina

Join one of North America's premier clinical research organizations in a unique opportunity that blends outpatient endocrinology with cutting-edge clinical research. Designed for physicians who are passionate about innovation and leadership, this position offers a clear pathway from Sub-Investigator to Principal Investigator, preparing you to lead a well-established, high-performing research program. Whether you're an experienced researcher or looking to build your research career, you'll receive the mentorship, infrastructure, and support needed to thrive.

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.

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.