Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research)

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing clinical research team in Tucson. 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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 4 weeks PTO
• CME budget and time off
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Sick time
• Paid holidays
• Disability coverage