Hospital - Clinical Research Financial Analyst, Senior

Overview

A Multispecialty and Research Hospital (MSRH) is developing a high acuity clinical research enterprise integrated with hospital operations. The organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in clinical research finance to support financial planning, pricing, billing, and revenue cycle functions within the clinical research enterprise.

This role combines research strategy, hospital finance, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will design financial frameworks, perform analyses to inform leadership decisions, and ensure research activities are operationally executable, financially sound, and compliant.

This position suits an advanced analyst who thrives in complex, evolving environments and is motivated by building systems rather than maintaining legacy processes.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Financial Management

• Design and maintain institutional study pricing methodologies and cost clinical trials during budget development and negotiation.
• Manage research fee schedules, study authorization agreements, and related policies to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed charge review and analysis to support compliant research billing and accurate allocation between research and standard of care services.
• Oversee research services billing and collection activities, including invoice preparation, audit readiness, and reconciliation.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop financial models, forecasts, and performance analyses to inform research investment decisions and program growth.
• Produce accurate, timely, and reliable financial reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insights for research leadership, finance partners, and operational stakeholders.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis using historical trends and program-specific metrics.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead process improvement and automation efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of research financial operations.
• Contribute to special projects and institutional initiatives advancing the research mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience with research-based billing practices and financial administration within an academic medical center, hospital-based research program, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of governmental and institutional regulations affecting research finance, including billing compliance and cost allocation principles.
• Experience with institutional financial systems and applying budgetary and financial policies in an academic medical center or healthcare research environment.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze, interpret, and model complex financial data.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Direct experience with clinical research, research fee schedules, and research study authorization processes.
• Experience in hospital revenue cycle or equivalent.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems, electronic health records, and research billing workflows.
• Experience supporting new program development, pilot initiatives, or growth-phase research enterprises.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided.

Location

Position is based at a multispecialty and research hospital integrated with academic medical center operations.