Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex trial budgeting and sponsor negotiations. You will provide advanced financial guidance, assess feasibility and risk, and mentor a team of analysts to sustain operational excellence in clinical research operations.

The role requires a deep understanding of budgeting, contracting, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering value to the health system and investigators.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management (Required).
• Expertise with complex or multi-arm trial budgets and sponsor negotiations (Preferred).
• Prior mentorship or leadership experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets.
• Provide strategic financial guidance on feasibility and risk to investigators and leadership.
• Mentor and train analysts across levels to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Master's in business, healthcare administration, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Office Building - 10290 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Category: Research Operations Shift: Day Department: HRI-Research Development

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Responsibilities:

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. Analyst III 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. Preferred

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. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

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