Clinical Research Budget Analyst

Clinical Research Budget Analyst (Oncology)

We are seeking a Clinical Research Budget Analyst with a strong combination of clinical trial budgeting, oncology research, and sponsor negotiation experience. This role will support the financial management of oncology clinical trials, including budget development, sponsor negotiations, contract support, financial reporting, and study closeout activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage clinical trial budgets for sponsored research studies
• Negotiate budgets and financial terms with sponsors and CROs
• Prepare budget justifications, cost analyses, forecasts, and financial reports
• Monitor study expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Partner with investigators, research teams, sponsors, and research administration teams
• Analyze and manage complex financial data using advanced Excel functions
• Support contract execution, award setup, audits, and study closeout activities
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to research stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Direct clinical trial budget experience, including developing, reviewing, and/or managing research study budgets
• Oncology clinical research experience (cancer research experience is required)
• Experience negotiating budgets and financial terms with sponsors and/or CROs
• Knowledge of sponsored research administration, contracts, and compliance
• Experience with financial forecasting and reporting for clinical research studies
• Experience supporting sponsored clinical research finances
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with sponsors, investigators, and cross-functional teams
• Experience within an academic medical center, cancer center, CRO, or clinical research organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUPs
• Data analysis and manipulation
• Managing complex spreadsheets
• Financial reporting and forecasting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $54.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Palo Alto, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

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