Research Budget Analyst

Job Title: Research Budget Analyst

Job Description

The Research Budget Analyst collaborates with Principal Investigators, researchers, departmental staff, and other ancillary staff to analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets. The role involves negotiating mutually satisfying terms and conditions for pharmaceutical-sponsored, Cooperative group, and institutional clinical trials. The analyst reviews and analyzes clinical trial protocols to determine appropriate cost allocation, resources, and adherence to all applicable regulations and institutional standards. The position also requires actively participating in outstanding customer service and maintaining relationships that are respectful to all parties involved.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Negotiate terms and conditions for pharmaceutical-sponsored, Cooperative group, and institutional clinical trials.

• Review and analyze clinical trial protocols to determine cost allocation and resource needs.

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and institutional standards in budget management.

• Participate actively in providing excellent customer service and maintaining respectful relationships.

Essential Skills

• Experience in clinical trials and budget negotiations.

• Proficiency in budget management and grants handling.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a research-related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Excel, including V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, and Index functions.

• Experience in clinical research budget development and negotiation.

• Familiarity with coverage analysis, research rate setting, and protocol interpretation for budget development.

• Experience in medical coding or billing.

• At least 3 years of experience in clinical research, billing compliance, research contract management, research administration, or budget development.

Work Environment

This is a remote position with eligibility for candidates residing in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Please send your resume and 2-3 professional references to hjaquez @actalentservices.com for next steps.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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