Physician, MD/DO - Clinical Research

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.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

California Pay Range: $130 - $150 USD

Schedule

Up to 32 hours per week

Location

Onsite in Sacramento, CA

About the Role

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within communities. Founded in 2018, our company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion. We bring together experience, team, facilities, dedication, and reaction time to positively impact study enrollment objectives. Our 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. Diversity is central to our mission, and we promote inclusivity in every aspect of clinical trial research.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Leadership, mentorship, compliance, communication, collaboration, regulatory knowledge, GCP guidelines, industry best practices, organizational skills, attention to detail.

Benefits

• 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

Company

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. 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.

Contact

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@headlandsresearch.com. For any questions or assistance, contact us at recruiting@headlandsresearch.com.