Clinical Research Budget Negotiator

Moffitt Cancer Center • Tampa, FL

15d

About The Position

The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator supports the financial management of industry-sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt Cancer Center. The role negotiates clinical trial budgets and payment terms to support efficient trial activation and amendment processing and help patients access clinical trials.

The position ensures budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory requirements. It collaborates with principal investigators, research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to support the financial viability and compliance of clinical trials.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical setting, clinical research, health insurance, revenue cycle, or relevant negotiation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and deliver expected products.
• Understanding of percentages and basic math.
• High reading comprehension.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills in a professional environment.
• Ability to interact with professionals and team members across hospital departments and with external sponsors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical research, including industry/pharmaceutical research and/or federal grants; billing compliance; research contract management; billing; coding; and/or revenue recognition or integrity.
• Experience in Coverage Analysis.
• Experience in medical coding or billing.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical research.
• Advanced Excel experience, including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, and Index.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to advocate for institutional financial interests.
• Understanding of clinical trial billing, fair market value principles, and Medicare Coverage Analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in budget development and financial forecasting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate clinical trial budgets and payment terms.
• Support efficient clinical trial activation and amendment processing.
• Ensure budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to support clinical trial financial viability and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree