Clinical Research Budget Manager - Hybrid

ACTalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Time off PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Research Budget Administrator to develop and manage budgets for multiple clinical trials. You will negotiate with sponsors, translate protocols into costed budgets, and maintain precise financial records throughout the study lifecycle.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with study teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a hybrid Cincinnati environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in clinical research or related operations.
• Experience with budgets, billing, finance or accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic formulas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage clinical trial budgets based on protocols and study requirements.
• Negotiate budgets with sponsors and external stakeholders.
• Translate study requirements into budgets and billing structures.
• Determine invoiceable costs versus per-patient or procedural fees.
• Enter finalized budgets into the CTMS and maintain accurate financial data.
• Review amendments to budgets and protocols for updates in the CTMS.
• Perform and interpret Medicare Coverage Analyses (MCA).
• Maintain documentation of budget activity and negotiations.
• Communicate budget status with study teams, sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of studies across assigned departments.
• Contribute to workflows for budgeting and billing processes.
• Aim to complete budget negotiations within ~90 days.

Skills

Budget development

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-system aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree / 6 years experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Research Budget Administrator to develop and manage budgets for multiple clinical trials. You will negotiate with sponsors, translate protocols into costed budgets, and maintain precise financial records throughout the study lifecycle.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with study teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a hybrid Cincinnati environment.