Senior Clinical Trials Budget Analyst & Negotiations Lead

30 Shea Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth seeks a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex trial budgeting, sponsor negotiations, and financial compliance. You will advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risks while mentoring junior staff.

This role supports strategic initiatives and ensures operational excellence in clinical research financial operations. The position focuses on multi‑arm budgets, high‑acuity trials, and collaboration with sponsors and CROs to optimize terms and compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in finance, Business administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master's in business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets.
• Secure favorable terms with sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk.
• Resolve escalated or high‑impact budget issues.
• Mentor and train analysts across all levels.
• Provide quality oversight and ensure consistency.
• Drive process improvements aligned to institutional goals.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget development

Sponsor negotiations

Financial compliance

Mentorship or leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree in business or healthcare administration

Job description

HonorHealth seeks a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex trial budgeting, sponsor negotiations, and financial compliance. You will advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risks while mentoring junior staff.

This role supports strategic initiatives and ensures operational excellence in clinical research financial operations. The position focuses on multi‑arm budgets, high‑acuity trials, and collaboration with sponsors and CROs to optimize terms and compliance across