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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.
Phase 1 Research APP – Experience Requirements
Ideal Phase 1 candidates will bring:
3–5 years of experience as an NP or PA in specialty care when accompanied by relevant clinical research experience
Clinical research experience is strongly preferred, particularly within GI, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Surgical specialties, Urology, or Neurology
Understanding of clinical research studies, protocols, and protocol-driven patient care
Experience working collaboratively with a Principal Investigator (PI) and clinical research team
Ability to manage the increased clinical, safety, documentation, and protocol requirements associated with early-phase research
Candidates without previous clinical research experience must have at least five (5) years of NP or PA experience in specialty care.
Due to the complexity of Phase 1 research, new graduates will not be considered for this role.
Phase 2–3 Research APP – Experience Requirements
Ideal Phase 2–3 candidates will bring:
At least 3–5 years of experience as an NP or PA in specialty care
Clinical research experience preferred
Specialty experience may include GI, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Surgical specialties, Urology, or Neurology
Familiarity with clinical research protocols, study procedures, or protocol-driven patient care is highly valued
Ability to collaborate effectively with Principal Investigators, physicians, research coordinators, and multidisciplinary clinical research teams
Why This Role Stands Out
Participate in Phase 1 and Phase 2–3 clinical research
Work directly with Principal Investigators and experienced research professionals
Gain deeper experience with clinical trial protocols and innovative therapies
Apply an established specialty-care background in a research-focused environment
Build or expand experience as a Sub-Investigator
Gain exposure to gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and other applicable specialty areas
Work alongside physicians, APPs, research coordinators, and experienced clinical research professionals
Friday half-day dedicated to administrative work and charting
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
What We’re Looking For
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
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform patient evaluations, consultations, medical assessments, and follow-up visits.
Manage standard-of-care and clinical research patients within established scope of practice.
Participate in Phase 1 and/or Phase 2–3 clinical trial activities based on experience, qualifications, and assigned studies.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned clinical research protocols.
Conduct protocol-driven study visits and appropriate medical and safety assessments for research participants.
Evaluate patient eligibility and clinical status according to assigned research protocols and scope of responsibility.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, study participation, and available therapeutic options.
Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator and other physicians regarding diagnoses, treatment decisions, adverse events, safety concerns, and complex patient needs.
Coordinate with research coordinators, recruiters, and other study personnel to ensure research visits and required procedures are completed accurately and within protocol.
Review clinical charts, source documentation, informed consent records, laboratory results, and applicable study documentation.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical and research documentation.
Assist with identifying, documenting, and communicating adverse events and other safety information in accordance with assigned responsibilities and research protocols.
Perform applicable in-clinic procedures, including FibroScan, once appropriately trained and qualified.
Participate in research meetings, protocol training, investigator meetings, and other study-related activities as required.
Serve as a Sub-Investigator when appropriately qualified, trained, and delegated by the Principal Investigator.
Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Background
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
This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…
Have at least 3–5 years of experience as an NP or PA in a specialty-care setting.
Have clinical research experience or significant specialty experience that can translate into a research environment.
Understand clinical research protocols or are comfortable learning complex study requirements.
Have experience collaborating with physicians, Principal Investigators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Are interested in Phase 1 and/or Phase 2–3 clinical research.
Enjoy combining direct patient care with research responsibilities.
Are highly organized and comfortable with detailed clinical and research documentation.
Value a weekday schedule with dedicated Friday administrative and charting time.
This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…
Are a new graduate NP or PA without established specialty-care experience.
Prefer a general primary care environment rather than specialty and research medicine.
Are not interested in clinical research or protocol-driven patient care.
Do not enjoy detailed clinical and research documentation.
Prefer a remote or hybrid position.
Are not comfortable working on-site in Chandler.
Why Join Us
This position offers experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants the opportunity to combine specialty clinical expertise with meaningful clinical research experience. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, research professionals, and multidisciplinary clinical teams while participating in Phase 1 and/or Phase 2–3 clinical trials.
For APPs with established clinical research experience, the role provides an opportunity to deepen expertise in protocol-driven medicine and potentially expand Sub-Investigator responsibilities. For experienced specialty APPs transitioning into research, it provides an opportunity to apply a strong clinical foundation while developing clinical trial expertise within a structured research environment.
If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a background in GI, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Surgical specialties, Urology, Neurology, or another applicable specialty and are interested in advancing your career in clinical research, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current and appropriate NP or PA certification
Active or eligible license to practice in Arizona
Nurse Practitioner candidates must maintain applicable RN and NP licensure and certification
Physician Assistant candidates must maintain applicable NCCPA certification
Previous clinical research experience with a strong understanding of research processes and protocols
At least 1 year of experience practicing as an NP or PA in a clinic or hospital setting
Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
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