<p>Job Title: Clinical Research Budget Analyst</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>The Clinical Research Budget Analyst, in collaboration with Principal Investigators, researchers, departmental staff, and other ancillary staff, is responsible for analyzing and drafting complex clinical trial budgets. This role involves negotiating mutually satisfying terms and conditions for pharmaceutical-sponsored, Cooperative group, and institutional clinical trials. The analyst will review and analyze clinical trial protocols to determine appropriate cost allocation, resources, and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and institutional standards. A commitment to outstanding customer service and maintaining respectful relationships is essential.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets in collaboration with various stakeholders. </li><li>Negotiate terms and conditions for pharmaceutical-sponsored, Cooperative group, and institutional clinical trials. </li><li>Review and analyze clinical trial protocols to determine cost allocation and resource needs. </li><li>Ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and institutional standards. </li><li>Actively participate in providing outstanding customer service and maintaining respectful relationships. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a research-related field. </li><li>Experience in budget negotiations and sponsor budget management. </li><li>Strong budget management skills. </li><li>Experience with grants. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Advanced experience in Excel, including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, and Index. </li><li>Experience with coverage analysis, research rate setting, and protocol interpretation for budget development. </li><li>Experience in medical coding or billing. </li><li>3 years of experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, research administration, or budget development. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This is a remote position with flexibility to work from various states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a fully-remote Contract to Hire position. Travel to office will be required 2 times per year.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job</p> <p>classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be</p> <p>subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits</p> <p>available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully remote position.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>