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Sub Investigator - Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Research

Headlands Research$65–$85/hrEl Paso, TexasPosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night

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About the job

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

📍 Location: El Paso, TX | 🏥 Site Name: Headlands Horizon LLC | 🕒 Part-Time | 🧪 Clinical Research

Are you an experienced clinical research professional with a passion for advancing medicine? Join a leading, integrated clinical research network dedicated to high-quality data, patient-centered care, and innovation in clinical trials.

Join Us in Improving Lives through Clinical Research

At Headlands Research, we're not just building a clinical trial network; we are working to bring clinical trials to underserved communities and treatments to market. Picture this: an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled support services, and participant engagement reaches new heights. Established in 2018, we've rapidly grown to operate 20+ clinical trial sites across the US and Canada, with ambitious plans for expansion on the horizon.

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.

The Role of a Lifetime

Are you ready to make a difference? We're seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a Sub-Investigator to help us grow our site located in El Paso, TX. Ideally, we are seeking someone for three days per week for 8-hours each day. However, we are flexible in our needs and we want to speak with you if you have other thoughts in mind.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Schedule : Work on your terms, with a schedule that fits your life.
  • Dynamic Team Environment : You'll help Headlands Research continue to build a diverse and talented team of clinical research coordinators, research assistants, physicians, advanced providers, and patient recruitment specialists. 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.

Type: Part-time Employee (~24 hours/week, but willing to discuss other options!)

Pay: Competitive and dependent upon years of experience as an Investigator in clinical research. Range is $65-85/hour.

Location: Onsite in El Paso, TX (no opportunities for remote or hybrid)

Schedule: 8-hour shifts (clinic hours are from 8:00am-4:30pm)

🚀 Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing, mission-driven organization that values its people. At our core, we’re committed to bringing innovative medical treatments to patients faster - while creating an environment where employees thrive. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Qualifications

  • 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 Texas required
  • Prior experience within the clinical research industry highly preferred
  • 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

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.

Need Assistance?

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact recruiting@headlandsresearch.com for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

From Headlands Research's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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