Clinical Research Associate

Saxon Global; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Saxon Global is seeking an experienced consultant to support clinical trial budgets, MCA coverage analyses, and sponsored research administration. The role focuses on reviewing budgets, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance across multiple healthcare clients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MCA, budget development, and contract negotiations, plus advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and a track record of quality assurance in

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial budget development, review, and management.
• Knowledge of coverage analysis and Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA).
• Experience reviewing clinical research contracts and negotiating budget terms.
• Strong quality assurance, analytical, and compliance review skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform coverage analysis for clinical research studies, including Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA).
• Review, validate, and negotiate clinical trial budgets and financial terms.
• Review and administer clinical trial contracts and related documentation.
• Manage sponsored research budgets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of budgets, coverage analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Support multiple healthcare and research clients in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, reconcile budget information, and prepare reports.

Skills

MCA knowledge

Budget development

Clinical contracts

Excel advanced

Budget negotiation

Quality assurance

Client support

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

CTS platforms

eClinical systems

Job description

Location: Remote - Open to All U.S. Time Zones

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Right to Hire)

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with clinical trial budgets, Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA), sponsored research administration, and clinical trial contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coverage analysis for clinical research studies, including Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA).
• Review, validate, and negotiate clinical trial budgets and financial terms.
• Review and administer clinical trial contracts and related documentation.
• Manage sponsored research budgets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of budgets, coverage analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Support multiple healthcare and research clients in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, reconcile budget information, and prepare reports.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial budget development, review, and management.
• Knowledge of coverage analysis and Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA).
• Experience reviewing clinical research contracts and negotiating budget terms.
• Strong quality assurance, analytical, and compliance review skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience; candidates with more extensive experience will also be considered.
• Experience in a Sponsored Programs Office, Research Administration Office, Clinical Research Office, Cancer Institute, academic medical center, or healthcare research organization.
• Experience with sponsored research administration and clinical trial contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with CTS platforms and eClinical systems.
• Oncology clinical research experience is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.