Hybrid Oncology Pre-Award Budget Specialist

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Pre-Award Specialist to draft and negotiate budgets for oncology clinical trials across CU Cancer Center at UCH. The role involves learning MCA processes, OnCoreTM budgeting, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliant pre-award activities.

The hybrid position supports in-person budget meetings and contract reviews, with opportunities to train in post-award and broader clinical trial finance functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, business administration, healthcare or other related field.
• Experience with budgeting in oncology clinical research finance is required at higher levels.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Draft a study-specific budget accounting for all procedural and labor costs.
• Negotiate budgets with industry sponsors.
• Review and negotiate contractual payment terms.
• Coordinate with CRAO to review final contracts (budget sections).
• Ensure OnCoreTM data reflects negotiated budgets and prices.
• Collaborate with Finance Specialists and Regulatory Affairs to ensure proper billing.

Skills

OnCore TM

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Healthcare

Tools

OnCore TM

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Pre-Award Specialist to draft and negotiate budgets for oncology clinical trials across CU Cancer Center at UCH. The role involves learning MCA processes, OnCoreTM budgeting, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliant pre-award activities.

The hybrid position supports in-person budget meetings and contract reviews, with opportunities to train in post-award and broader clinical trial finance functions.