Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinical Research
About The Position
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. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced provider who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, values clinical autonomy, and wants to continue using their assessment, diagnostic, and medical decision-making skills every day. Clinical research offers the opportunity to practice medicine in a different way. Rather than seeing a high volume of patients, you'll spend meaningful time with research participants, perform comprehensive clinical evaluations, interpret diagnostic results, and help advance innovative therapies that have the potential to improve lives around the world. As the sole full-time medical provider at our Myrtle Beach site, you'll serve as the primary medical resource for a dedicated team of approximately 15-20 clinical research professionals. You will collaborate with part-time and contract providers. Working alongside experienced Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Laboratory staff, the Site Director, Principal Investigators, and study sponsors, you'll play an integral role in ensuring participant safety and the successful execution of clinical trials. While the Principal Investigator maintains overall responsibility for each clinical trial, you'll work collaboratively with the PI to deliver exceptional participant care. Your medical expertise will help guide the clinical team, support medical decision-making, answer protocol-related clinical questions, and ensure the highest standards of quality throughout every study. This is a highly collaborative environment where you'll never practice in isolation. You'll be supported by an experienced research team that manages study operations, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing excellent patient care and contributing to the advancement of new medical therapies.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in South Carolina (or eligible for licensure)
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in one or more of the following settings: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine
- Strong physical assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for working alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Sub-Investigator or Investigator in clinical research
- Experience working on FDA-regulated clinical trials
- Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and medical care of clinical trial participants throughout each study
- Conduct medical history reviews, comprehensive physical examinations, and protocol-required assessments
- Evaluate potential participants against study-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostic testing
- Assess adverse events and provide appropriate medical care throughout study participation
- Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned research protocols
- Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and provide day-to-day clinical guidance to Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Laboratory staff, and other site personnel
- Partner with the Site Director and research team to ensure efficient, high-quality study execution
- Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of the Principal Investigator when appropriate
- Provide limited home-based on-call availability according to site policy
- Maintain exceptional professionalism, communication, and attention to detail while fostering a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on years of clinical and research experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
