Full-Time
Research Assistant / Medical Assistant
Clinical Research
Posted on 10/3/2025
Headlands Research
51-200 employees
Runs clinical trial sites and recruitment
Compensation Overview
$23 - $27/hr
San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Onsite in Rolling Hills Estates, CA (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
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- Current, valid California Phlebotomy License preferred
- Experience managing a lab, ordering, and inventory preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in medical field or clinical research
- Intermediate to advanced computer and phone skills
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Provide services including administration of medications, as directed by the Physicians
- Ensure safety and welfare of each research participant
- Assist Site Manager to adequately supply routine medical supplies; reorder supplies through established purchasing procedures
- Maintain an accurate inventory of medical supplies to ensure services are not compromised due to unforeseen shortages
- Admit and discharge patients on unit
- Check vital signs and record daily information in the participant’s chart
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests to include urine pregnancy test and urine drug tests
- Perform lab draws
- Perform ECGs
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation related to research participants
- Prepare daily meals and perform light housekeeping duties
- Provide status updates and communicate with Physicians and Clinical Research Coordinators related to research participants
- Current, valid California Phlebotomy License preferred
- Experience managing a lab, ordering, and inventory 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
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
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -3%THL announces agreement to acquire Headlands Research from KKR.
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.
Acquisition brings the local operation’s strong performance into global research network. #NewsismyBusiness
/PRNewswire/ -- Headlands Research, a leading multinational network of clinical trial sites, today announced the acquisition of Trial Management Associates...
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.