[Hiring] Budget Analyst @Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Role Description

The Clinical Budget Analyst will interpret protocols from a financial perspective; develop clinical trial budgets, negotiate pricing, and present budget proposals to executive management. This position is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

• Creating new budgets in Excel based upon Sarah Cannon cost and charge information.
• Analyzing each clinical trial protocol to provide a detailed counteroffer to the Sponsor's initial budget while meeting established metrics surrounding each budget.
• Negotiating budgets with Sponsors/CROs to achieve a favorable overall result for Sarah Cannon, while establishing and maintaining business relationships for future negotiations.
• Maintaining and effectively communicating to executive management statuses for all assigned budgets.
• Proactively communicating and soliciting input from clinical staff, management, and others to receive timely clarification on protocol specifics, standard of care, billable items, and other nuances affecting the budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with at least 1 year work experience utilizing basic financial principles, Microsoft Excel, and other data management tools.
• At least 1 year of experience in budget negotiation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and other complex formulas.
• Familiarity with clinical research and/or medical terminology.
• Functional knowledge of clinical trials, preferred.
• Analytical decision-making skills and project management capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and professional communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Competitive compensation package determined by performance, experience, skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.
• Other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.