Site Budget Management Anaylst

Overview

This role supports financial planning, analysis, and oversight of global clinical trial site budgets. Responsibilities include analyzing clinical site financial data, developing budgets, forecasting costs, and providing operational insights across site budgets, investigator grants, contracts, and site payments. The position develops site-level financial models, monthly life cycle forecasts, and analytical dashboards to support study planning, financial risk identification, and data-driven operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, analysis, and oversight of global clinical trial site budgets.
• Analyze clinical site financial data related to site budgets, investigator grants, contracts, and site payments.
• Develop site-level financial models to support study planning and budget optimization.
• Create and maintain monthly life cycle forecasts for global clinical studies.
• Build and manage analytical dashboards and reports that provide visibility into clinical financial performance.
• Provide strategic analytical support to Clinical Operations, Business Operations, and leadership teams.
• Transform complex clinical financial data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Support development of accurate site payment forecasts and financial transparency across studies.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities within clinical trial budgets and site payments.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to build models, pivot tables, and formulas in real time during meetings.
• Leverage clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and clinical financial tools to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align financial planning with operational objectives.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Ensure high data accuracy and attention to detail in financial analyses and models.

Requirements (Essential Skills)

• 2–5 years of experience in clinical trial financial operations, clinical site budgeting, forecasting, clinical payments, contracts, or financial analysis within pharmaceutical environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building financial models, creating pivot tables, and developing formulas.
• Experience building financial models and forecasting tools.
• Experience working with a clinical trial management system (CTMS) and understanding its use in clinical operations.
• Experience building dashboards and analytical reporting for financial and operational insights.
• Experience with clinical financial tools such as ClearTrial, Medidata, CTMS, or site payment platforms.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capability.
• Ability to interpret clinical trial financial structures and cost drivers.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Additional Skills)

• Experience in small pharmaceutical company environments is strongly preferred.
• Prior exposure to clinical research and clinical trial finance is beneficial.
• Familiarity with data analysis and financial planning in a clinical trial context.
• Comfort working in a dynamic environment where new processes and structures are being built.
• PharmD or related life sciences or finance education is advantageous, where applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $48.00 - $55.00/hr.
• Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Location / Work Setting

• Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.
• Fully remote position.
• Expect flexibility in working hours to support collaboration across multiple time zones.

Application Details

• Application deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will consider 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for the application or interview process.
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: For positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• Massachusetts Lie Detector: Unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• AI may be used to support parts of the hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. Final decisions are made by the hiring team.