Clinical Research Budget And Financial Analyst

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pre-Award Budget and Financial Analyst to join the PALM team. You will develop, review, and negotiate clinical trial budgets and MCAs with sponsors and internal stakeholders to ensure financial viability and alignment with study analyses.

This role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate financial reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration with investigators, CROs, legal teams, and study teams.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and billing experience in clinical research.
• Develop Medicare Coverage Analyses and negotiate budgets.
• Strong project management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of billing compliance and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to produce timely insights.
• Apply GAAP to internal and external reporting needs.
• Contribute to financial method and system improvements.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and legal teams.
• Record and verify transactions to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Conduct complex reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Translate finance goals into actionable objectives and identify risks.
• Maintain strong internal controls for resource use and compliance.
• Mentor and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree preferred

Certifications (CCRA/CCRP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical Trial Management Systems

EMR systems (Epic)

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Award Budget and Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Pre-Award Budget and Financial Analyst is a crucial role within the Protocol Activation and Lifecycle Management (PALM) team. The analyst is responsible for completing assigned Medicare Coverage Analyses (MCAs) and research budgets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial viability. This role involves developing, reviewing, and negotiating clinical trial and research study budgets with external sponsors and stakeholders, aligning them with completed study MCAs. The position collaborates closely with investigators, study teams, sponsors, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), legal teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial terms, study requirements, billing compliance, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and reporting, synthesizing information to create accurate and timely reports.
• Advise and apply GAAP to specialized areas, ensuring compliance with internal and external financial reporting needs.
• Contribute to the planning and improvement of financial methods and systems.
• Collaborate with all levels of internal and external contacts to achieve departmental goals.
• Accurately record transactions and verify entries to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Perform complex reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in financial systems.
• Translate department finance goals into actionable objectives and identify financial opportunities and risks.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure the effective use of resources and adherence to regulations.
• Mentor, lead, and supervise staff as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in clinical research budgeting, coverage analysis, and billing.
• Proficiency in developing Medicare Coverage Analyses and negotiating clinical trial budgets.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Clinical Trial Management Systems, and Electronic Medical Record systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCRA, CCRP, or financial certifications) is advantageous.
• Experience in academic medical centers, CROs, or pharmaceutical/biotech organizations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of clinical trial contracts, billing compliance, and charge review processes.
• Direct experience with Epic EMR and Salesforce CRM is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position, requiring interface with multiple teams. The use of systems such as OnCore, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office is essential. Candidates should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changes efficiently. The work involves maintaining a professional standard during all communications, both internally and externally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.67/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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