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Analyst III Clinical Trials Contract

HonorHealth


Job Location:

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth youll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizonas largest nonprofit healthcare systems our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

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 as point of resolution for escalated or sensitive issues.
  • Sponsor & Vendor Relations:Builds and maintains strategic relationships with major sponsors CROs and contract turnaround times and enhances institutional reputation.
  • Team Mentorship & Oversight:Trains and mentors junior and mid-level analysts on advanced negotiation quality oversight to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Policy & Process Improvement:Partners with leadership to refine templates and institutional policiesLeads 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

Were all in for your career.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

HonorHealth is a nonprofit health system with 9 hospitals, and hundreds of primary, specialty and urgent care clinics in the Phoenix metro area. Learn more at

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