Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale seeks a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead development and negotiation of complex budgets for multi-arm trials. You will provide advanced financial and compliance insight, guiding investigators and leadership on feasibility and sponsor expectations.

You will mentor analysts, drive process improvements, and support operational excellence in clinical research operations within the HRI-Research Development department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in clinical research budgeting, contracting or financial management.

Responsibilities

• Budget development and negotiation for complex or multi-arm trials.
• Provide financial feasibility, risk guidance, and sponsor negotiations.
• Mentor and train analysts across all levels.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support investigators and senior leadership on financial matters.

Skills

Clinical research budgeting

Budget negotiation

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in finance/Business administration/Healthcare Administration

Master's in business/Healthcare Administration

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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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.

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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