Part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinical Research

Part‑time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinical Research

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting‑edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

Championing Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity isn't just a checkbox for us - it's central to our mission. We're committed to advancing medical science by promoting diversity in every facet of clinical trial research. From our team composition to participant demographics, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role of a Lifetime

Are you ready to make a difference? We're seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a Sub‑Investigator to help us grow our clinical research site located in Maplewood, MN. You will help the site conduct clinical research trials involving pulmonology and respiratory care, sleep, endocrine, metabolic, obesity, and general medicine.

Headlands Research Twin Cities (HRTC), led by Dr. Charlene McEvoy, is a premier clinical research site in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region. Strategically located in a diverse metro area that is home to vibrant communities, including Somali, Hmong, Latino, African American, and Native American populations, among many others, the site excels in rapid participant recruitment and high‑quality, patient‑centered research. HRTC partners with pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs to advance innovative therapies while upholding the highest standards of care and compliance.

Type:
Part‑time Regular Employee

Pay:
Competitive and dependent upon years of experience as an Investigator in clinical research and experience as an advanced provider.

Location:

Onsite in Maplewood, MN (no opportunities for remote or hybrid)

Schedule:

Mondays through Wednesdays, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and welfare of each study subject
• Have in-depth knowledge of all research protocols
• Screen potential study subjects according to the protocol’s specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations throughout the subject’s study participation
• Review EKGs and lab results
• Provide medical care as needed during a subject’s participation in a clinical trial
• Provide home based on‑call availability per site policy
• Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of Principal Investigator as needed
• Exhibit excellent professional communication, punctuality and responsibility
• Display friendly and outgoing demeanor
• Demonstrate a passion for direct patient interaction
• Demonstrate clinical competence, positive leadership and the ability to work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed physician assistant, family or non‑acute adult nurse practitioner treating a wide variety of therapeutic areas for the adult and geriatric patient population (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine)
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as an NP or PA in the state of Minnesota
• Prior experience within the clinical research industry highly preferred
• Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Excellent communication, punctuality and responsibility
• Extremely well organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Trustworthy, reliable; attentive to details
• Mature and pleasant demeanor
• Willingness to learn new tasks and grow with the company

As set forth in Headlands Research’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.