Headlands Research

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Plymouth, MA - Clinical Research

Headlands Research$120K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred; willing to consider new graduates
  • Active NP or PA license in Massachusetts required
  • Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations required
  • Preferred experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, neurology, psychiatry, or primary care
  • Clinical research experience preferred but not essential
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with cognitively impaired patients
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented approach

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety and welfare of clinical trial participants
  • Conduct medical history reviews and physical examinations
  • Evaluate potential study participants for inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Review EKGs, lab results, and clinical assessments
  • Provide medical oversight throughout study participation
  • Build strong relationships with dementia patients and caregivers
  • Collaborate with neurologists and research teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a meaningful dementia research setting
  • Collaborative environment with experienced neurologists and research professionals
  • Supportive culture emphasizing professionalism and accountability
  • Chance to grow clinical research experience and leadership skills
  • Regular full-time schedule with no remote work options
Full Job Description
Headlands Research Eastern Massachusetts, in partnership with Seacoast Neurology Group, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing clinical research team as a Sub-Investigator in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

This role is ideal for an advanced provider who is passionate about caring for adult and geriatric patients - particularly those affected by Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other neurological conditions - and who wants to play a direct role in advancing future treatments through clinical research.

We are especially interested in connecting with providers who live within a commutable distance to Plymouth and who value building strong relationships with patients and caregivers in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work in Dementia Research

Help bring innovative therapies to patients living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias while supporting families navigating complex neurological conditions.
Collaborative Neurology-Focused Environment

Work alongside experienced neurologists, clinical research coordinators, raters, and patient recruitment specialists as part of both Headlands Research and Seacoast Neurology Group.
Supportive, High-Performing Culture

Our teams value professionalism, accountability, compassion, and collaboration. You will be supported by experienced research staff while having the opportunity to grow your clinical research experience and leadership skills.

Location: Onsite in Plymouth, Massachusetts (no remote or hybrid opportunities)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday through Friday

Pay: $120,000 - 140,000/yr (dependent upon years of experience, certifications, and education)

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of clinical trial participants
  • Conduct medical history reviews and physical examinations
  • Evaluate potential study participants according to protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Review EKGs, laboratory results, and other clinical assessments
  • Provide medical oversight and care throughout study participation
  • Develop strong rapport with dementia patients and caregivers through compassionate communication
  • Collaborate closely with neurologists, research coordinators, and sponsor representatives
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned research protocols
  • Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of the Principal Investigator as needed
  • Support high-quality data collection and protocol compliance
  • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong patient-centered communication

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred; willing to consider new graduates
  • Current and unencumbered NP or PA license in the state of Massachusetts required
  • Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations required
  • Prior experience caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, primary care, or related specialties strongly preferred
  • Clinical research experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cognitively impaired patients and caregivers
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Professional, dependable, and collaborative demeanor
  • Passion for direct patient interaction and advancing medical research
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment

At our Eastern Massachusetts site, we are proud to partner closely with Seacoast Neurology Group to advance neurological and dementia-focused research within the local community.

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver's license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

Need Assistance?

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact [redacted] for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

About Headlands Research

Headlands Research is a clinical research company that provides clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. The company offers a range of services, including clinical trial management, site selection, patient recruitment, and regulatory compliance. Headlands Research has a network of research sites across the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
Learn more about Headlands Research
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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