Type:  Regular Full-time Employee
Schedule:  up to 32 hours per week
Pay Range: $130-150/hr *Dependent upon relevant experience, certification, and education.
Location:  Onsite in Sacramento, CA (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
Reports to:  Regional Director of Operations
Benefits:  Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

The Company

Headlands Research has two research sites providing coverage to the greater Sacramento area in northern California. Our medical director, Jeffrey D. Wayne MD has served as a Principal Investigator since 1992, overseeing more than 300 phase 2, 3 and 4 studies. Headlands Research brings the experience, the team, the facilities, the dedication and the reaction time to positively impact your study enrollment objectives. Our experienced team brings deep expertise across multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic, endocrine disease, and CNS indications such as pain management, delivering high-quality study execution, strong patient engagement, and compassionate care that supports the advancement of future therapies.

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.

Are you ready to make a difference? 

With ample support and a culture of collaboration, you'll thrive in an environment where your contributions truly make a difference. A high level of professionalism is a key differentiator at Headlands. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site staff, fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and professionalism within the research team.
• Participate in investigator meetings and educational initiatives to stay updated on advancements in clinical research and diversity initiatives.
• Obtain IRB approval for study initiation and any protocol modifications.
• Oversee subject safety, trial conduct compliance, and the informed consent process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including sponsors, monitors, regulators, and research network leadership.
• Provide ongoing training and support to research staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for clinical research trials a huge plus, but willing to consider those without.
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as an MD or DO within the state of California required (or eligible for).
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors, research teams, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and industry best practices in clinical research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.