Full-Time

Clinical Research Coordinator

Posted on 10/3/2025

Headlands Research

Headlands Research

51-200 employees

Runs clinical trial sites and recruitment

No salary listed

Brownsville, TX, USA

In Person

Onsite in Brownsville, TX; no remote or hybrid work.

Category
Biology & Biotech (2)
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Required Skills
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator OR Minimum of 2 years of college within a health-related program OR Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or higher OR Bachelor's degree in a health or scientific-related program
  • Deep understanding of FDA, ICH-GCP regulations, and clinical trial procedures
  • Proficiency in medical terminology and clinical documentation practices
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other clinical research systems
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all aspects of assigned clinical trials from site initiation to study close-out
  • Conduct subject visits and ensure timely, accurate documentation following ALCOA-C standards
  • Maintain compliance with study protocols, GCP/ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, IRB policies, and company SOPs
  • Manage subject recruitment, informed consent, and retention strategies
  • Ensure timely data entry and resolution of EDC queries
  • Report and follow up on all adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations
  • Collaborate with investigators, lab teams, sponsors/CROs, and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
  • Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure proper training is completed for all study amendments and systems
  • Execute study procedures such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and sample processing within scope (as trained)
  • Attend investigator meetings and provide cross-functional support as needed
  • Maintain working knowledge of study protocols, laboratory manuals, equipment calibration, and inventory control

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.

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