Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget

30 Shea Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to serve as a subject matter expert in developing and negotiating complex multi-arm budgets for clinical trials. This role provides advanced financial and compliance expertise, aligning with institutional objectives and sponsor expectations.

The Analyst III leads high-level sponsor negotiations, advises investigators on financial feasibility, mentors team members, and drives operational excellence in clinical research business operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of budgeting, contracting or financial management in clinical research.
• Expertise with complex or multi-arm clinical trial budgets and sponsor negotiations.
• Experience mentoring or leading teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets with sponsors, CROs and vendors.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk.
• Mentor analysts and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee budgets across portfolios and contribute to operational excellence.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Financial forecasting

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/business/healthcare administration

Master's degree in business/Healthcare Administration

Job description

Job Details

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 2502 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027

Category: Research Operations | Shift: Day | Department: HRI-Business Services | ABC&E Monday - Friday

Company Overview

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert in the development and negotiation of complex, multi‑arm, and high‑acuity clinical trial budgets. This role provides advanced financial and compliance expertise, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. AnalystIII leads high‑level negotiations with sponsors and CROs, advises investigators and senior leadership on financial feasibility, and drives resolution of escalated issues. In addition to overseeing complex portfolios, this position mentors and trains team members, contributes to strategic initiatives, and supports operational excellence in clinical research business operations.

Essential Functions

• Expert Budget Oversight & Negotiation: Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi‑arm trial budgets. Secure favorable terms with sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Strategic Financial Guidance: Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk. Resolve escalated or high‑impact budget issues.
• Team Leadership & Training: Mentor and train analysts across all levels. Provide quality oversight and ensure consistency.
• Operational Excellence & Strategy: Drive process improvements aligned to institutional goals. Support strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors in finance, Business administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field OR Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Required Masters in business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 5 years progressively responsible experience in clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management.
• Required expertise with complex or multi‑arm clinical trial budgets, sponsor negotiations, and institutional financial compliance.
• Preferred prior mentorship or leadership experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced certification such as ACRP‑CP, SOCRA CCRP, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or equivalent professional designation.

Benefits

• Nine acute‑care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Company Culture

We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
• From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago.

Come join us and go all in for your career.