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Budget Analyst
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JOB SUMMARY


The Budget Analyst oversees all activities related to the development and administration of comprehensive budgets for phase I-IV global clinical trials, supporting RFPs and contracts.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop high-quality, competitive global full-service budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials to support RFPs and contracts.
  • With support of management, represent the company at sponsor meetings to review and negotiate budgets.
  • Direct the entire budget development process from RFP to contract signature, engaging cross-functional stakeholders for input, approval, and finalization.
  • Collaborate closely with proposal writers and contract managers to ensure alignment between budget, text, and contract terms.
  • Identify delays, assess barriers to progress, and implement efficient solutions and corrective action as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

TRAVELING


Between home office and corporate New Jersey office, as needed. Approximately 5% travel as required.

Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Science, or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience in developing and managing global full-service budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials. 
  • Basic knowledge of operational aspects pertaining to Phase I-IV clinical research, particularly within a Contract Research Organization offering global full services, is essential.
  • Proven capability to interpret protocol requirements, operational strategy, and RFP information into effective pricing models.
  • Working knowledge of clinical trial cost drivers (per-patient fees, site costs, pass-throughs, timelines, resourcing assumptions) and budget structures supporting contracts and sponsor negotiations
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to QC and validate non-complex budgets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with mapping client bid grids utilizing excel formulas; knowledge of financial terms is necessary.
  • Proficiency in SharePoint and other Microsoft Suite products, including Copilot. 
  • Demonstrated capacity to forge and sustain productive internal and external relationships through influential communication.
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to get results without authority; highly analytical with strong critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal management guidance.
  • Strong customer service orientation, and the ability to thrive under pressure while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders at all management levels.
  • Demonstrated capacity to forge and sustain productive internal and external relationships through influential communication.
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