Clinical Trial Budget Analyst- REMOTE

Description

Part time Remote Clinical Trial Budget Analyst!

Small Medical device company

20hrs per week

Position Overview

The Clinical Trial Budget Analyst will play a critical role in accelerating study start‑up activities by leading site budget negotiations across U.S. and/or global clinical sites. This role requires a candidate with strong sponsor‑side experience and deep familiarity with structural heart clinical trials.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of developing, reviewing, and negotiating site budgets that align with corporate policies, study requirements, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and manage site budget negotiations with clinical trial sites during study start‑up.

+ Review proposed site budgets and ensure alignment with sponsor cost structures, FMV standards, and protocol‑specific requirements.

+ Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure budgets are compliant, accurate, and approved within expected timelines.

+ Track negotiation progress, maintain organized documentation, and provide regular updates on status and risk areas.

+ Support refinement of budget templates, payment terms, and financial frameworks as needed.

+ Troubleshoot budget‑related issues with sites to prevent delays in activation.

+ Partner closely with study teams to align on start‑up priorities and activation goals.

Required Qualifications

+ 5+ years of site budget negotiation experience specifically supporting structural heart clinical trials.

+ Sponsor‑side experience required (CRO‑only experience not sufficient).

+ Strong understanding of clinical trial budgeting principles, FMV analysis, payment schedules, and contract/budget workflows.

+ Experience working with U.S. and clinical sites.

+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.

+ Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.

+ Comfortable working remotely; ET or CT time zones preferred for team alignment.

Contract Details

+ Duration: 6 months

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Hours:

~20 hours per week

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Location:

Fully remote (U.S. based; ET or CT preferred)

+ Focus:
Site budget negotiations during the pivotal study start‑up phase

+ End of Need:
Role concludes once all sites are activated

Skills

Clinical research, Clinical trial, Contract, Clinical development, Contract management, Site contracts, site budget negotiations, budgets, site negotiations, site activation, structural heart, budget negotiation, budget analysis, sponsor, medical device, study site

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

About Actalent

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