Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong patient-centered communication

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered NP or PA license in the state of Massachusetts
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred
• Prior experience in dementia, Alzheimer’s, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, or primary care strongly preferred
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

About the Company

Headlands Research is a leading integrated clinical trial site network with a mission to improve lives by advancing innovative medical therapies. Our sites partner with sponsors and CROs to conduct high-quality clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas while delivering exceptional patient care and operational excellence.