Full-Time

Nurse Practitioner

Posted on 2/26/2026

Headlands Research

Headlands Research

51-200 employees

Runs clinical trial sites and recruitment

No salary listed

Woodbury, MN, USA

In Person

Onsite in Maplewood, MN; no remote or hybrid.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed physician assistant, family or non-acute adult nurse practitioner treating a wide variety of therapeutic areas for the adult and geriatric patient population required (internal medicine, family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine)
  • Current and unencumbered license to practice as an NP or PA in the state of Minnesota required
  • Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
  • Excellent communication, punctual and responsible
  • Extremely well organized
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Trustworthy, reliable; attentive to details
  • Mature and pleasant demeanor
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and grow with the company
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of each study subject
  • Have in-depth knowledge of all research protocols
  • Screen potential study subjects according to the protocol’s specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations throughout the subject’s study participation
  • Review EKG’s and lab results
  • Provide medical care as needed during a subject’s participation in a clinical trial
  • Provide home based on-call availability per site policy
  • Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of Principal Investigator as needed
  • Excellent professional communication, punctual and responsible
  • Friendly and outgoing demeanor
  • Must demonstrate a passion for direct patient interaction
  • Demonstrate clinical competence, positive leadership and ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience within the clinical research industry highly preferred

Headlands Research runs a network of clinical trial sites across North America to support the development of new medicines. It provides research services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies by running and managing clinical trials, with a strong focus on recruiting and keeping diverse patient populations involved. What it does is coordinate and conduct trials at its sites, manage study logistics, and collect data so sponsors can evaluate safety and efficacy of therapies. Its differentiators include a large multinational network of sites, a dedicated emphasis on diverse and inclusive recruitment, and end-to-end trial management from site operations to data collection. The goal is to accelerate the development of new medical therapies by delivering high-quality, efficient, and inclusive clinical trials for sponsors.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$623.4M

Headquarters

California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • THL Partners' $600M acquisition in August 2025 funds technology upgrades and network consolidation.
  • CTR's addition accelerates enrollment in Northern California's diverse patient base for obesity and diabetes trials.
  • The Twin Cities site opened in August 2025 expands Upper Midwest access to diverse healthcare populations.

What critics are saying

  • THL's $600M debt load with 8.5% interest risks covenant breach if EBITDA drops below $75M.
  • IQVIA's 2025 telehealth platform captures 30% of obesity trial sponsors, bypassing Headlands' physical sites.
  • Dr. Wayne's potential departure within 6–12 months could lose 20% of Headlands' cardiometabolic trial portfolio.

What makes Headlands Research unique

  • Headlands operates 23 wholly-owned clinical trial sites across North America and the Caribbean.
  • The company specializes in recruiting diverse patient populations for cardiometabolic and CNS trials.
  • Headlands leverages CTR's 25-year cardiometabolic expertise and 300+ completed trials for rapid startup.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

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Business Wire
Aug 14th, 2025
THL Announces Agreement to Acquire Headlands Research from KKR

THL announces agreement to acquire Headlands Research from KKR.

TradingView
Aug 14th, 2025
THL Partners Acquires Headlands for $600M

THL Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Headlands Research, a U.S. network of clinical trial sites, from KKR. The deal is valued at approximately $600 million.

News is My Business
Jul 3rd, 2025
Headlands Research acquires San Juan-based CMRCenter to expand trials

Acquisition brings the local operation’s strong performance into global research network. #NewsismyBusiness

PR Newswire
Nov 4th, 2024
Headlands Research Acquires Trial Management Associates

/PRNewswire/ -- Headlands Research, a leading multinational network of clinical trial sites, today announced the acquisition of Trial Management Associates...

The Daily Record
Feb 29th, 2024
Headlands Research acquires Md. clinical trial site Pharmasite Research

Headlands Research, a multinational network of clinical trial sites, Thursday announced the acquisition of Pharmasite Research, a Pikesville-based clinical trial site dedicated to research in mental illness and disorders of the central nervous system.

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