Full-Time

Physician – Clinical Trials

MD/DO

Updated on 5/7/2026

Headlands Research

Headlands Research

51-200 employees

Runs clinical trial sites and recruitment

No salary listed

Little Rock, AR, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Ruby
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for clinical research trials.
  • Active and unencumbered license to practice as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy within the state of Arkansas.
  • 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 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.
  • Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.
  • Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee clinical trials conducted at Headlands Research sites, 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.

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's 2025 $600M acquisition fuels network expansion.
  • Acquisitions like CMRCenter, Pharmasite add high-demand expertise.
  • Sahara partnership boosts psychiatric trial accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • THL's $600M debt crushes margins amid slowing demand.
  • IQVIA acquisitions divert 20-30% pharma trials.
  • FDA 2026 mandate slashes fixed-site enrollment 40%.

What makes Headlands Research unique

  • Headlands operates 22 sites across US, Canada, Puerto Rico.
  • Focuses on diverse patient recruitment via physician partnerships.
  • Specializes in psychiatry, neurology, metabolic, device trials.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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.