headlandsresearch

Physician, MD/DO - Clinical Research

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At a Glance

Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Posted
2026-07-08T14:17:21-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

GCP

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health S

Requirements

Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for clinical research trials a huge plus, but willing to consider those without.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and industry best practices in clinical research.

Compensation & Benefits

Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

$130

$150 USD

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee clinical trials, 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.

About the Company

Headlands Research has two research sites providing coverage to the greater Sacramento area in northern California. Our medical director, Jeffrey D. Wayne MD has served as a Principal Investigator since 1992, overseeing more than 300 phase 2, 3 and 4 studies. Headlands Research brings the experience, the team, the facilities, the dedication and the reaction time to positively impact your study enrollment objectives. Our experienced team brings deep expertise across multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic, endocrine disease, and CNS indications such as pain management, delivering high-quality study execution, strong patient engagement, and compassionate care that supports the advancement of future therapies.

Championing Diversity in Clinical Trials

Diversity isn't just a checkbox for us—it's central to our mission. We're committed to advancing medical science by promoting diversity in every facet of clinical trial research. From our team composition to participant demographics, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.

Are you ready to make a difference?

With ample support and a culture of collaboration, you'll thrive in an environment where your contributions truly make a difference. A high level of professionalism is a key differentiator at Headlands.