Part-time Nephrologist - Clinical Research

📍 Location: Maplewood, MN  | 🏥 Site Name: Headlands Research - Twin Cities  | 🕒 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.

Type: Regular Part-time Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule: Site hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm; specific schedule is TBD.
Location: Onsite in Maplewood, MN (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
Reports to: Site Director

💼 What We Offer

• Competitive pay + annual performance incentives
• 401(k) plan with company match for full-time employees
• Company holidays
• A mission-driven culture focused on advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes

🚀 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:

• 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.
• Provide ongoing training and support to research staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator for clinical research trials a huge plus, but willing to consider those without.
• Nephrologist and Psychiatrist preferred, but open to considering a wide variety of specialties who can oversee outpatient-based pharma clinical research trials.
• Current and unencumbered license to practice as an MD or DO within the state of Minnesota required (or eligible for).
• 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 (GCP) 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.