Clinical Finance Analyst — AI-Driven Biotech, Hybrid NYC

Pathos AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathos AI is building a biotech platform using AI to accelerate drug development. We seek a Senior Financial Analyst, Clinical Finance to own the financials for our clinical vendor base, from forecast and contract review to accruals.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, accounting, Legal, CROs, and vendors to ensure budgets track with trial changes. This role emphasizes automation over manual spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years as a financial analyst in biotech/pharma finance or CRO.
• Experience building forecasts and variance analyses for R&D or clinical costs.
• Strong Excel skills; ability to automate processes and surface insights.

Responsibilities

• Forecast clinical spend by vendor, study, and cost category (CRO, site grants, labs, imaging).
• Maintain vendor invoice tracker aligned with MSAs/SOWs and track remaining contract value.
• Close monthly spend vs forecast, explain variances, keep dashboards reconciled.
• Review contract budgets, change orders, and budget availability before signature.
• Prepare monthly accruals for vendors and support audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

AI-enabled workflows

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Bill.com

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Pathos AI is building a biotech platform using AI to accelerate drug development. We seek a Senior Financial Analyst, Clinical Finance to own the financials for our clinical vendor base, from forecast and contract review to accruals.

You will partner with Clinical Operations, accounting, Legal, CROs, and vendors to ensure budgets track with trial changes. This role emphasizes automation over manual spreadsheets.