Clinical Research Budget Negotiator

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Budget Negotiator to lead budget and payment-term negotiations for industry-sponsored, federal, and private trials in Florida. You will ensure alignment with policies, FMV, and regulations while supporting efficient trial activation and amendments.

The ideal candidate has clinical research experience, strong Excel skills, and proven negotiation abilities, with the capability to collaborate across departments and with sponsors to safeguard

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, billing, coding, and/or revenue recognition/integrity.
• Experience in medical coding or billing.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical.
• Advanced experience in Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Index, etc.).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate for institutional financial interests.
• Understanding of clinical trial billing, fair market value principles, and Medicare Coverage Analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in budget development and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with PIs, research teams, legal, and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of budgets and payment terms for industry-sponsored, federal, and private trials.
• Ensure budgets align with FMV, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with PIs, research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to support trial activation and amendments.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator plays a crucial role in the financial management of industry-sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt Cancer Center. This position is responsible for negotiating clinical trial budgets and payment terms to support an efficient activation and amendment process, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge clinical trials. The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator ensures that budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient trial activation and amendment processing. This role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to ensure the financial viability and compliance of clinical trials.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, billing, coding, and/or revenue recognition/integrity.
• Experience in medical coding or billing
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical
• Advanced experience in Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Index, etc.)
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate for institutional financial interests.
• Understanding of clinical trial billing, fair market value principles, and Medicare Coverage Analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in budget development and financial forecasting
• Ability to work cross-functionally with PIs, research teams, legal, and sponsors.
• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or related field preffered

Minimum Experience Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting, clinical research, health insurance, revenue cycle or relevant negotiation experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, and deliver expected products
• Understanding of calculating percentages and basic math.
• High reading comprehension
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in a professional environment
• Able to interact with a variety of professionals and team members in multiple hospital departments as well as external sponsors
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or related field

Salary Range

$68,224.00 - $104,041.60

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.