Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinical Research

About the role

Headlands Research is seeking a seasoned Advanced Practice Provider to serve as a full-time Sub-Investigator at our established clinical research site in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive salary based on years of clinical and research experience

Schedule

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Position Details

• Position: Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Sub-Investigator)
• Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (Onsite)
• Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Employee