Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of clinical trial participants
• Conduct medical history reviews and physical examinations
• Evaluate potential study participants per 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
• Collaborate 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

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered NP or PA license in Massachusetts
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered
• Prior experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, neurology, or related specialties preferred
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills 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

About the Company

Headlands Research is a leading integrated clinical trial site network dedicated to improving lives by advancing innovative medical therapies. The Eastern Massachusetts site partners with Seacoast Neurology Group to advance neurological and dementia-focused research within the local community.