Senior Analyst, Clinical Finance

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a finance professional to manage site and vendor budgets within clinical trials. You will perform FMV analyses, monitor payments with CROs, and maintain critical trial documentation to ensure compliance with contractual terms.

The role requires a degree in sciences/finance, 4+ years in clinical research, and strong Excel skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities are essential for success in cross-functional partnerships and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting) or equivalent; 4+ years in clinical research.
• 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and approve site/vendor budgets and QA contracts.
• Perform FMV analysis and benchmark unit costs.
• Monitor site payments with CROs to meet contractual obligations.
• Maintain a master site list for trial documents (CTAs, budgets, consents).
• Identify routine costs to reduce site expenses.
• Track site performance and manage partnerships.
• Reconcile vendor budget payments with contracts and records.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a business partner with financial guidance and decision-making.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting)

CPA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets; ensure QA of site contracts with Legal.
• Perform Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis and benchmark unit costs; track and monitor trends.
• Monitor and track site payments with CROs to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Develop and maintain a master site list so required trial documents are obtained (e.g., CTAs, site budgets, informed consents).
• Identify routine costs in qualifying clinical trials to facilitate site cost reductions.
• Track and maintain site performance to ensure successful partnerships.
• Reconcile vendor budget payments to validate payments vs. approved budgets; identify/resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with contract terms and financial records.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities.
• Serve as a business partner to internal/external partners with sound financial guidance and decision-making.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting) or equivalent; at least 4 years in the clinical research environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts (or related biotech/pharma experience).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information for completeness/accuracy; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills across all levels; ability to tailor communication to the audience.

Preferred

• CPA/MBA.
• FMV benchmarking/compliance experience (preferably GrantPlan).
• Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing; experience reviewing clinical trial protocols.
• CPT/HCPCS code competency.

Benefits/Pay/Application

• California pay range: $100,000 USD - $115,000 USD.
• Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
• Must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located.