Budget Senior Manager

The Budget Senior Manager 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. 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. Mentor and train new and/or junior team members. Spearhead team initiatives that support the team in efficiencies and knowledge Perform QCs for team members on internal and final client facing deliverables for complex budgets and contracts. Assist with making updates to budget tool as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. Salary Range: $120,000–$135,000 annually. Final compensation is based on skills, experience, location, and overall expertise.

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 five years’ experience in developing and managing global full-service budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials. Experience in CNS is advantageous. Comprehensive knowledge of complex 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. Exceptional 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 complex budgets. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with mapping client bid grids and utilizing complex formulas, as well as robust financial acumen, is necessary. Advanced Proficiency in SharePoint and other Microsoft Suite products, including Copilot. Outstanding leadership and teamwork skills, exceptional critical thinking skills, and ability to work independently/self-starter. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clinilabs