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

The role

A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will serve as a Sub-Investigator in clinical research. The role involves providing medical oversight and care for adult and geriatric patients, particularly those with neurological conditions.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Current and unencumbered NP or PA license in the state of Massachusetts
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• 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

Nice to have

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Prior experience caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, primary care, or related specialties
• Clinical research experience

About the company

Headlands Research is a leading integrated clinical trial site network with a mission to improve lives by advancing innovative medical therapies. The company operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada.