Senior Clinical Trials Budget Strategist

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex trial budgeting and sponsor negotiations. You will provide advanced financial guidance, assess feasibility and risk, and mentor a team of analysts to sustain operational excellence in clinical research operations.

The role requires a deep understanding of budgeting, contracting, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering value to the health system and investigators.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management (Required).
• Expertise with complex or multi-arm trial budgets and sponsor negotiations (Preferred).
• Prior mentorship or leadership experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets.
• Provide strategic financial guidance on feasibility and risk to investigators and leadership.
• Mentor and train analysts across levels to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Master's in business, healthcare administration, or related field (preferred)

Job description

HonorHealth is seeking a Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III to lead complex trial budgeting and sponsor negotiations. You will provide advanced financial guidance, assess feasibility and risk, and mentor a team of analysts to sustain operational excellence in clinical research operations.

The role requires a deep understanding of budgeting, contracting, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering value to the health system and investigators.