Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research)
- Compensation
- $130K–$155K / yr
- Location
- Chandler, Arizona, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experienced NP or PA with a strong specialty-care background
- Clinical research experience preferred, particularly for Phase 1 studies
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage medically complex patients
- Understanding of or demonstrated ability to learn clinical research protocols and study requirements
- Experience working with a Principal Investigator is highly valued
- Comfortable working within a structured, protocol-driven research environment
- Highly organized and attentive to clinical documentation, research documentation, and study requirements
- Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with patients, investigators, research staff, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Interest in clinical trials, specialty medicine, and research-driven patient care
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible NP or PA licensure in Arizona
- Appropriate national board certification
- PA candidates must maintain applicable NCCPA certification
- Minimum of 3–5 years of NP or PA specialty-care experience, depending on research experience and assigned study phase
- Phase 1 candidates without prior clinical research experience must have at least five (5) years of specialty-care NP or PA experience
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patient populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with Principal Investigators, physicians, research coordinators, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Ability to understand and follow detailed clinical research protocols and study procedures
- Ability to complete and maintain required GCP and IATA training
- Strong attention to documentation, compliance, and protocol requirements
Nice to have
- Previous clinical research or clinical trial experience
- Experience working directly with a Principal Investigator (PI)
- Previous Sub-Investigator experience
- Specialty-care experience in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Surgical specialties, Urology, or Neurology
- Experience with liver disease patient populations
- Experience with Phase 1 and/or Phase 2–3 clinical trials
- Familiarity with research protocols, informed consent processes, source documentation, and study-related safety requirements
- Experience performing FibroScan procedures
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Full description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) – Chandler, AZ
Overview & Highlights
- Location: Chandler, AZ
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday half-day dedicated to administrative work and charting
- Compensation: $130,000–$155,000 per year, depending on experience
- Experience: Experienced NPs and PAs with a specialty-care background required; clinical research experience strongly preferred
- Research Opportunities: Phase 1 and Phase 2–3 clinical trials
- Benefits: 4 weeks PTO, CME budget and time off, 401(k) with 6% company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, sick time, paid holidays, and disability coverage
Location & Logistics
- Work Environment: On-site specialty care and clinical research setting
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a Friday half-day reserved for administrative responsibilities and charting
- Travel: Interoffice travel may be required; company vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided
- On-Call: Participation in APP call rotation as applicable
About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing clinical research team in Chandler. This position combines specialty patient care with participation in Phase 1 and Phase 2–3 clinical trials, offering an opportunity for an experienced APP to expand their expertise in research medicine and innovative therapies.
Due to the clinical and research complexity of this position, this opportunity is not open to new graduate NPs or PAs.Monday through Thursday, you will focus primarily on patient care and clinical research responsibilities while collaborating with physicians, Principal Investigators (PIs), experienced APPs, research coordinators, and other clinical professionals. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing standard-of-care and research patients, participating in protocol-driven study visits, conducting appropriate medical and safety assessments, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate clinical and research documentation.Fridays are structured as a half-day focused on administrative work and charting, providing dedicated time for documentation, research responsibilities, protocol review, and other administrative duties outside the primary patient-care schedule.
Depending on your clinical research background and assigned studies, you may participate in Phase 1 and/or Phase 2–3 research and take on Sub-Investigator responsibilities in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team.