Remote Clinical Trials Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Research Administration Specialist II to support budgeting and forecasting for clinical trials from a 100% remote position in the United States. The role blends FP&A budgeting with hands-on clinical research budgeting, requiring direct experience developing trial budgets and knowledge of billing rules.

You will review protocols, translate study requirements into financial planning, and support budgets for industry-, federally-, and investigator-sponsored research

Qualifications

• 3+ years of budgeting and forecasting experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience budgeting for clinical trials and/or clinical research required
• Hands-on experience developing clinical research / clinical trial budgets required
• Experience with coverage analysis
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and the financial lifecycle associated with clinical research
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain budgets and forecasts supporting clinical trials and clinical research programs
• Prepare and analyze clinical research study budgets, calendars, coverage analysis reports, charge segregation, and related trial documentation
• Review clinical trial protocols and translate study requirements into appropriate financial and budgeting considerations
• Support budgeting activities for industry-sponsored, federally sponsored, and investigator-sponsored research
• Perform financial analysis and reconciliation activities associated with clinical research programs
• Support Accounts Receivable and related financial activities connected to clinical trial administration
• Apply applicable clinical trial policies and research billing rules when evaluating coverage and financial responsibility
• Assist with coverage determinations and ensure appropriate segregation of research-related versus billable clinical charges
• Review work completed by junior-level research administration professionals and provide feedback as appropriate
• Communicate with internal and client stakeholders regarding study budgets, coverage analysis, financial issues, and project requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical trial budgeting, coverage analysis, and research administration processes
• Maintain awareness of evolving clinical research regulations, billing requirements, and industry practices

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Clinical trial budgeting

Communication skills

Financial lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Research Administration Specialist II to support budgeting and forecasting for clinical trials from a 100% remote position in the United States. The role blends FP&A budgeting with hands-on clinical research budgeting, requiring direct experience developing trial budgets and knowledge of billing rules.

You will review protocols, translate study requirements into financial planning, and support budgets for industry-, federally-, and investigator-sponsored research