Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research)

About this role

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) – Tucson, AZ
Overview & Highlights

• Location: Tucson, 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 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.
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…