Clinical Research Jobs in Arizona

Clinical Research jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in pharmaceutical development, medical device trials, academic health systems, and biotech, with openings at every level from clinical research coordinator through principal investigator. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of hiring, anchored by major employers such as Banner Health, Mayo Clinic Arizona, and Translational Drug Development. The most sought-after specialties in the state include oncology trials, cardiovascular research, and regulatory affairs coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerBanner Health
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring10
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Banner Health
Clinical Psychiatrist (OP) | Academics & Research in Sunny Phoenix, AZ
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Banner Health
New 10h ago
Clinical Psychiatrist (OP) | Academics & Research in Sunny Phoenix, AZ
Banner Health
Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
10,000+

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MomDoc
Clinical Research Coordinator
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MomDoc
New 11h ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
MomDoc
Scottsdale, Arizona
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Data Analytics
On-Site
51-200

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American Vision Partners
Jr. Clinical Research Coord
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American Vision Partners
New 20h ago
Jr. Clinical Research Coord
American Vision Partners
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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GILBERT CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
Clinical Research Coordinator - III
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GILBERT CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
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Clinical Research Coordinator - III
GILBERT CENTER FOR FAMILY MEDICINE
Gilbert, Arizona
Data Analytics
Data Science
$60k - $70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
11-50

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CommonSpirit Health
Clinical Research Associate
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CommonSpirit Health
Added 4d ago
Clinical Research Associate
CommonSpirit Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$35.62 - $52.99/hr
Bachelor's degree

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Clinical Research Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tucson
11 jobs
Scottsdale
8 jobs
Gilbert
6 jobs
Chandler
4 jobs
Mesa
1 job
Page
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Glendale
1 job

Clinical Research Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Banner Health
Banner Health7 open roles
University of Arizona
University of Arizona7 open roles
HonorHealth
HonorHealth5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Education1
  • Medical Devices1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRC, CCRP) strongly preferred by most Arizona employers
  • Minimum one to two years of experience with ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulations
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Clinical
  • Experience with patient recruitment, informed consent, and protocol adherence in a clinical setting
  • Strong working knowledge of IRB submission processes and adverse event reporting procedures

Clinical Research Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical research in Arizona?

Most Arizona clinical research positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, nursing, or healthcare-related field, followed by hands-on experience in a clinical or research setting. Arizona does not issue a state-specific clinical research license, but hiring managers consistently prioritize nationally recognized credentials such as the CCRC from ACRP or the CCRP from SOCRA. Many coordinators start in clinical support or data roles at health systems and earn certification within their first few years.

Which companies hire clinical researchs in Arizona?

Employers hiring clinical researchs in Arizona right now include Banner Health, University of Arizona, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's concentration of academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and contract research organizations keeps demand relatively steady throughout the year.

Which Arizona cities have the most clinical research jobs?

Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale are the Arizona cities with the most clinical research openings. Phoenix dominates volume because of its dense network of hospital systems, specialty research sites, and CRO offices, while Tucson draws significant hiring through the University of Arizona Health Sciences and its affiliated trial networks, and Scottsdale's concentration of biotech firms and private specialty clinics supports a consistent share of openings.

Are there remote clinical research jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're limited. Clinical research work is largely site-based, requiring direct patient contact, specimen handling, and on-site protocol oversight. About 25% of clinical research openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in regulatory affairs, data management, and clinical monitoring roles that don't require bedside presence.

How can I get hired as a clinical research in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a clinical research coordinator I or study coordinator role at a large Arizona health system or academic site. Banner Health and Mayo Clinic Arizona both bring on candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as medical assistant, phlebotomist, or clinical data entry roles and provide on-the-job training in GCP and protocol management. Enrolling in an ACRP-approved training program and completing volunteer or internship hours through the University of Arizona or Arizona State University's research departments strengthens a new applicant's candidacy significantly.

Where can I find and apply to clinical research jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to clinical research jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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