Research Manager Jobs in Arizona
Research Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in biomedical research, technology, healthcare, and defense sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level research associate managers through senior directors of research. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Banner Health, Intel, and Arizona State University's research enterprise. The most sought-after specialties include clinical research management, market research, and applied technology research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us:
Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
Job Summary:
Arizona Clinical Trials (ACT) is seeking an experienced lab operations manager to lead our clinical research laboratories and lab personnel across multiple locations in the Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson area. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing clinical research laboratory operations and ensuring the highest standards of scientific excellence.
The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in equipping our team with the expertise needed to drive advancements in health outcomes.
Title: Research Laboratory Manager (Phase I-III) (Phlebotomy & Operations)
Status: Full-time, Exempt, On-site, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience
Location: Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Essential job functions/duties
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide oversite of Phase 1 project set-up with local laboratory facility as well as data transfer to sponsor as required.
- Provide oversite of project set-up with local laboratory facility as well as data transfer to sponsor as required.
- Engage laboratory staff in preparation for new studies. Conduct meetings to discuss protocol, lab manual, specific lab needs, etc
- Work closely with investigators to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the development of lab specific research protocols.
- Provide leadership oversight for Research Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing and Send outs across multiple ALH and ACT locations.
- Interview, hire and supervise lab staff. Oversee onboarding, training and co-ordinate with site managers to address personnel issues that may occur.
- Review and approve timecards in a timely manner including PTO requests.
- Conduct performance evaluations as indicated by the organization for both current team members and new hires.
- Travel on-site as needed to meet with staff, address concerns related to quality and safety and provide hands-on training as needed.
- Standardize workflow across all locations fostering collaboration and consistency in research practices.
- Research, purchase, and track laboratory equipment on a regular basis (inventory management) for all sites.
- Identify and implement quality and productivity related initiatives.
- Temporarily perform phlebotomy, specimen processing to cover for personnel out on leave/time off or designate coverage for sites based on urgency and patient volume
- Responsible for oversight of the quality assurance, including preparing for audits/ inspections and maintenance of records.
- Review lab manual(s) and verify specimen collection methods, blood draw tubes and instrumentation needed to perform the study.
- Perform quality control (QC) of data transfers to sponsors.
- Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to regulatory requirements, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and other relevant guidelines.
- Lead and inspire a team of laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
- Phlebotomy certification CPT or similar required
- National Certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent preferred
- Five (5+) years' of phlebotomy & specimen processing supervisor experience with demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Experience hiring, leading, training a Phlebotomy team required
- Clinical Research experience Phase I-III preferred.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical research laboratories, including GLP.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, sponsors, clinicians, and other stakeholders to achieve common research goals.
Supervisory / Direct reports:
- This role will have 8-10 direct reports from Day 1 with the responsibility to hire, train, and retain staff.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
- Able to walk and stand for at least 50% of the day
- Able to sit for at least 50% of the day
- Communicate: hearing, talking, vision
- Able to type and do computer work for long periods
Travel Requirements
- Higher travel frequency anticipated during onboarding stage to familiarize across site operations. This could mean 2-3 days per week of travel to start with a lower frequency after onboarding. Interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Work authorization requirements.
- Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided
EEO statement
It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other responsibilities may be communicated directly by the reporting manager/supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.
About Us:
Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
Job Summary:
Arizona Clinical Trials (ACT) is seeking an experienced lab operations manager to lead our clinical research laboratories and lab personnel across multiple locations in the Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson area. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing clinical research laboratory operations and ensuring the highest standards of scientific excellence.
The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in equipping our team with the expertise needed to drive advancements in health outcomes.
Title: Research Laboratory Manager (Phase I-III) (Phlebotomy & Operations)
Status: Full-time, Exempt, On-site, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience
Location: Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Essential job functions/duties
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide oversite of Phase 1 project set-up with local laboratory facility as well as data transfer to sponsor as required.
- Provide oversite of project set-up with local laboratory facility as well as data transfer to sponsor as required.
- Engage laboratory staff in preparation for new studies. Conduct meetings to discuss protocol, lab manual, specific lab needs, etc
- Work closely with investigators to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the development of lab specific research protocols.
- Provide leadership oversight for Research Phlebotomy, Specimen Processing and Send outs across multiple ALH and ACT locations.
- Interview, hire and supervise lab staff. Oversee onboarding, training and co-ordinate with site managers to address personnel issues that may occur.
- Review and approve timecards in a timely manner including PTO requests.
- Conduct performance evaluations as indicated by the organization for both current team members and new hires.
- Travel on-site as needed to meet with staff, address concerns related to quality and safety and provide hands-on training as needed.
- Standardize workflow across all locations fostering collaboration and consistency in research practices.
- Research, purchase, and track laboratory equipment on a regular basis (inventory management) for all sites.
- Identify and implement quality and productivity related initiatives.
- Temporarily perform phlebotomy, specimen processing to cover for personnel out on leave/time off or designate coverage for sites based on urgency and patient volume
- Responsible for oversight of the quality assurance, including preparing for audits/ inspections and maintenance of records.
- Review lab manual(s) and verify specimen collection methods, blood draw tubes and instrumentation needed to perform the study.
- Perform quality control (QC) of data transfers to sponsors.
- Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to regulatory requirements, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and other relevant guidelines.
- Lead and inspire a team of laboratory professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
- Phlebotomy certification CPT or similar required
- National Certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent preferred
- Five (5+) years' of phlebotomy & specimen processing supervisor experience with demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Experience hiring, leading, training a Phlebotomy team required
- Clinical Research experience Phase I-III preferred.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements for clinical research laboratories, including GLP.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, sponsors, clinicians, and other stakeholders to achieve common research goals.
Supervisory / Direct reports:
- This role will have 8-10 direct reports from Day 1 with the responsibility to hire, train, and retain staff.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
- Able to walk and stand for at least 50% of the day
- Able to sit for at least 50% of the day
- Communicate: hearing, talking, vision
- Able to type and do computer work for long periods
Travel Requirements
- Higher travel frequency anticipated during onboarding stage to familiarize across site operations. This could mean 2-3 days per week of travel to start with a lower frequency after onboarding. Interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Work authorization requirements.
- Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided
EEO statement
It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other responsibilities may be communicated directly by the reporting manager/supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant research discipline or related field
- Minimum three to five years of progressive research project or team management experience
- Demonstrated ability to design, oversee, and report on quantitative and qualitative research studies
- Proficiency with statistical software and research data management platforms such as SPSS or Qualtrics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience managing budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements for research programs
Research Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research manager in Arizona?
Most research managers in Arizona enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's or master's degree in a field aligned with their research specialty and several years of direct research experience. Arizona has no single state-issued license for research managers broadly, but clinical research managers often pursue credentials such as the Certified Clinical Research Professional designation. Large Arizona employers in healthcare, technology, and higher education typically require a graduate degree and a demonstrated record of leading research teams or projects before promoting into a management role.
How much do research managers make in Arizona?
Research managers in Arizona earn a median of about $124,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,780 for the lowest 10% to over $209,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire research managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring research managers in Arizona right now include CommonSpirit Health, HonorHealth, and Clarivate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of hospital systems, semiconductor manufacturers, defense contractors, and major research universities means hiring activity is distributed across several distinct industries rather than a single dominant sector.
Which Arizona cities have the most research manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler account for the largest share of research manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its dense concentration of hospital networks, corporate headquarters, and technology firms, while Tempe's proximity to Arizona State University drives academic and applied research hiring, and Tucson's University of Arizona and defense industry presence sustain consistent demand in that market.
Are there remote research manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than many management roles, since research managers in market research, data analytics, and technology fields can coordinate teams and analyze findings without being on-site. About 50% of research manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though clinical and laboratory research management roles almost always require an in-person presence. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are market research, user experience research, and policy research.
How can I get hired as a research manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a research coordinator or research associate at one of Arizona's large hospital systems such as Banner Health or Dignity Health, or within Arizona State University's research offices, then advancing internally. Many Arizona clinical research sites post coordinator roles that require only a bachelor's degree and provide hands-on project exposure. Earning a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential early on and building a portfolio of study protocols or research reports significantly strengthens a candidacy for a first management role.
Where can I find and apply to research manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to research manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including healthcare, technology, and higher education. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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