Budget Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Clinical Research, Finance, or a related field; four years of job-related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in clinical research financial management, including budget development, Medicare Coverage Analysis, clinical trial agreements, invoicing, and fiscal management.
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations.
• Intermediate budget development and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise investigators on sponsor and institutional budget policies.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills for interacting with clinical staff, administrators, external contacts, and other partners.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for reports and identify trends through thorough data review.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead budgets for clinical research studies, aligning them with applicable funding sources.
• Review study documentation and prepare budgets, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and amendments, incorporating relevant expenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost data and assess study feasibility.
• Negotiate budgets and payment terms with industry sponsors to secure funding and improve revenue.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls, and maintain detailed tracking of budget statuses.
• Analyze budget data for accuracy and trends, and present findings to management.
• Educate and support research staff on budgeting practices and compliance.
• Lead or participate in departmental projects and initiatives, and provide interim coverage for Budget Managers as needed.
• Advise faculty and investigators on budgetary and Medicare Coverage Analysis matters and sponsor and institutional budget policies.