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Analyst II - Clinical Trials Contract

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Primary City/State:

Deer Valley - 2502 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category:

Research Operations

Shift:

Day

Department:

HRI-Business Services ABC&E

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Hybrid, must reside in Arizona

Clinical Research experience required

Grant experience preferred

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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Trial Contract Analyst III is a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading complex contract negotiations and ensuring institutional risk is minimized while supporting research growth. This role is accountable for high-value or novel agreements, escalated issues, and strategic sponsor relationships. Senior Analysts provide guidance and training to junior staff, model effective negotiation strategies, and collaborate with leadership to refine institutional templates, policies, and workflows. They are expected to drive team accountability, partner with stakeholders across finance, compliance, and legal, and contribute to organizational goals such as accelerated trial activation and improved sponsor satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Complex Contract Leadership: Leads negotiations for complex, high-value, or novel agreements (e.g., first-in-human, global multi-arm). Ensures institutional risk is minimized while supporting research growth.
  • Subject Matter Expertise & Escalation: Provides expert advice on advanced contract strategy and risk mitigation. Serves as point of resolution for escalated or sensitive issues.
  • Sponsor & Vendor Relations: Builds and maintains strategic relationships with major sponsors, CROs, and vendors. Improves contract turnaround times and enhances institutional reputation.
  • Team Mentorship & Oversight: Trains and mentor’s junior and mid-level analysts on advanced negotiation practices. Provides quality oversight to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Policy & Process Improvement: Partners with leadership to refine templates and institutional policies Leads initiatives to streamline processes and align organizational goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
  • Bachelors in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, Law, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
  • Masters MBA, MHA, MPH, or related Preferred
  • Doctorate Juris Doctor (JD) Preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • 5 years with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role - Clinical trial contract negotiation or research administration Required
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex and high-value clinical trial agreements. Required
  • Experience leading or mentoring a team of contract analysts. Preferred
  • Experience engaging with senior institutional leadership, sponsors, and CROs on strategic contract initiatives. Preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of process improvement, policy development, or template refinement. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Advanced certification in clinical research or contract management (e.g., CRCP, CCRP, CCRA, Certified Professional Contracts Manager [CPCM]) Preferred
  • Licensed attorney Preferred

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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals

• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers

• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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