Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget

30 Shea Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex multi-arm trial budgets and negotiate terms with sponsors and CROs. The role advises investigators and senior leadership on financial feasibility and helps drive resolution of escalated issues.

It also involves mentoring analysts, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in clinical research business operations within a large nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex or multi-arm clinical trial budgets.
• Ability to negotiate with sponsors and CROs.
• Financial compliance and feasibility assessment.
• Mentor and train analysts in budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex trial budgets with sponsors and CROs.
• Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk.
• Mentor analysts and ensure budget process quality and consistency.
• Drive process improvements and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Clinical research budgeting

Sponsor negotiations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related

Masters in business or healthcare administration (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 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.

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

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication.

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

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

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.

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