Senior Budgets & Contracts Analyst

DM Clinical Research; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Houston is seeking a Senior Budgets & Contracts Analyst to enhance contracting processes and improve operational efficacy. The role involves analyzing financial data, negotiating contracts, and maintaining financial KPIs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience in clinical budgeting and contract negotiation. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial planning experience or budget development and contract negotiation required.
• Experience with clinical budgeting and contracting at a biopharmaceutical company, CRO, or clinical site is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial data to improve contracting processes.
• Review CRO/Sponsor budgets and negotiate contract amendments.
• Develop financial KPIs and maintain budget decision logs.
• Oversee internal contract execution processes.

Skills

Mitigating site budgeting challenges

Critical thinking and analysis

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field

Job description

Position: Senior Budgets & Contracts Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id: 1149

# of Openings: 1

The Senior Budgets & Contracts Analyst primary role is to analyze operational and financial data, improve contracting process and contribute to overall effectiveness improvement of the financial and operations health of DMCR.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review CRO/Sponsor budgets and contracts to the study-specific budget parameters
• Negotiate and review contract amendments and letters
• Develop and maintain various financial KPIs for maintaining budget decision logs
• Oversee the internal contract execution process, including but not limited to signatures and uploading to the contract management system and other specified area
• Develop and enhance relationships with internal clients, internal stakeholders, vendors, and sites and effectively communicate with them
• Ensure that internal systems, folders, and reports are updated in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
• Any other matter as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field required

Experience

• 2+ years of financial planning experience or budget development and contract negotiation required
• Experience with clinical budgeting and contracting at a biopharmaceutical company, CRO, or clinical site is preferred

Credentials

• N/A

Knowledge and Skills

• The ability to mitigate and drive solutions regarding site budgeting challenges
• Critical thinking and analysis skills to identify and implement best practices and contribute to continuous improvement for site budgeting and contracting
• Ability to handle a large volume of assignments while effectively dealing with ambiguity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to participate in cross-functional teams of peers and vendors