Clinical Trial Contract/Budget Analyst (Contract)

Allogene Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

20h•Remote

About The Position

Allogene Therapeutics is seeking a contract Clinical Trial Contract Analyst to provide hands-on support for clinical trial site and vendor contracting and budgeting activities. This role will serve as a key contributor to study start-up and ongoing trial financial operations. The analyst will work closely with the Clinical Business Operations team to support contract review and execution, budget updates, and financial oversight, including protocol amendment-driven budget changes and invoice review. This position reports into the Director, Clinical Business Operations and can be done remotely from your home office in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, finance or business discipline
At least 3 years of relevant industry experience (additional experience in a sponsor-side or CRO preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting protocol amendment–related budget updates
Experience with invoice review and reconciliation for clinical trial sites and/or vendors
Strong Excel skills, including use of formulas, comparisons, trackers, and data analysis
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within aggressive timelines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CTMS, contract management systems, and TMF requirements preferred
Exposure to global clinical trials and multi-country budgeting and supporting both site-facing and vendor-facing contracts preferred
Familiarity with accounting processes including procurement, accounts payable, and quarterly close activities preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Support the preparation, review, and execution of both clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and Vendor agreements, SOWs, change orders, amendments, and related documents throughout the lifecycle of the contract, including tracking, preparation of supporting internal documentation for internal signature, circulate approved contracts for execution by internal and external signatories and ensure fully-executed contracts are distributed to key stakeholders, filed accurately in designated systems in accordance with internal processes and SOPs
Review and correctly update site and vendor budgets for alignment with scope of work and protocol amendments, including variance identification, reconciliation and incorporation of approved changes, visit schedule changes, and scope updates
Coordinate internal review of contracts and budgets with Clinical Operations, Finance, and Legal and incorporate feedback as directed
Serve as a point of contact for site budget and contract-related questions, escalating issues or deviations as appropriate
Review site and vendor invoices for accuracy, compliance with contract and budget terms, and appropriate documentation. Identity discrepancies, coordinate resolution with proper stakeholders and track through completion to support timely approvals
Create and update MS-Office-based tools to support budget comparisons, payment tracking, and study-level financial reporting
Generate routine summaries and status reports for leadership related to contract execution, budget updates, and invoice review
Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable and adhere to internal contracting, financial, and vendor management processes
Other duties as assigned