Analyst III - Clinical Trials Contract

30 Shea Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Clinical Trial Contract Analyst III to lead complex contract negotiations, minimize institutional risk, and support research growth. This role requires 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a senior or lead position, and expertise in negotiating high-value clinical trial agreements.

The position involves mentoring junior staff, aligning templates with policy, and collaborating with finance, compliance, and legal to accelerate trial activation and

Qualifications

• 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 Demonstrated track record of process improvement, policy development, or template refinement.

Responsibilities

• Leads negotiations for complex, high-value, or novel agreements (e.g., first-in-human, global multi-arm).
• Provides expert advice on advanced contract strategy and risk mitigation. Serves as point of resolution for escalated or sensitive issues.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with major sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Trains and mentors junior and mid-level analysts on advanced negotiation practices.
• Partners with leadership to refine templates and institutional policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Leadership

Mentorship

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Healthcare Administration / Life Sciences / Law

Master's degree MBA / MHA / MPH

Doctorate JD (preferred)

Job description

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 is required

Responsibilities

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.

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.

We’re all in for your career

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