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Headlands Research
Maplewood, Minnesota

Part-time Psychiatrist - Clinical Research

Psychiatry 8.0 Work-LifeNo callContract

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Job Description

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: 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.

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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryRegulatory compliancePatient safetyStakeholder managementProtocol managementData qualityOutpatient care

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Psychiatrist - Clinical Research at Headlands Research a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,801 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,801 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Maplewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Headlands Research

Research Services
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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Annual Performance Incentives
401(k) Plan with Company Match (Full-Time Employees)
Company Holidays
Mission-Driven Culture