Research Budget Analyst

Job description

The Clinical Research Budget Analyst collaborates with Principal Investigators, researchers, departmental staff, and other ancillary staff to analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets. The role involves negotiating mutually satisfying terms and conditions for pharmaceutical-sponsored, cooperative group, and institutional clinical trials. You will review and analyze clinical trial protocols to determine appropriate cost allocation, resources, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and institutional standards.

The position requires active participation in delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining respectful and collaborative relationships.

• Analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for various clinical trials.
• Review and analyze clinical trial protocols.
• Determine appropriate cost allocation and resources.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and institutional standards.
• Maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

• Expertise in clinical trial and clinical trials management.
• Proficiency in budget negotiations and management.
• Experience with grants and sponsor budget handling.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or research-related field.

• Advanced experience in Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Index, etc.).
• Experience in clinical research budget development and negotiation.
• Experience with coverage analysis and research rate setting.
  
  Experience in interpreting protocol for budget development.
• Experience in medical coding or billing.
• 3 years of experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, research administration, or budget development.

This position is remote, and candidates must reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia.

Please send your resume and 2-3 professional references to msch for next steps.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 10, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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