IIT Budget Manager

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. The IIT Budget Manager provides leadership and hands on support to oncology clinical trial budget development activities across the Fred Hutch, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium ("Cancer Consortium"). This position is responsible for creating and negotiating IIT Budgets. This is a temporary, full time position set for 6 months. Responsibilities Review and analyze study protocols to identify all trial‑related costs and resource requirements Perform preliminary coverage analysis in partnership with PI to inform feasibility budgeting Develop comprehensive site budgets including personnel, procedures, equipment, and supplies Create line‑item budgets reflecting Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and institutional charge masters QC budget drafts across the team and identify tools and guidance to address quality trends Identify per‑patient costs, startup costs, maintenance and closeout costs Calculate investigational drug costs and ancillary study‑related expenses Develop budget justifications for each line item Review CTMS study calendars, MCA & other work products to help ensure all documents are aligned during study startup Develop budget scenarios for different enrollment projections Provide cost‑benefit analysis and budget optimization recommendations Identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising trial quality or compliance Support budget negotiations with sponsors, and funding agencies Respond to budget inquiries and provide detailed breakdowns of cost allocations Review and reconcile final budgets against protocol scope of work Meet with research team members to clarify budgeting requirements and timelines Provide guidance on clinical trial budget best practices and billing compliance Answer budget‑related questions and provide ad hoc consulting support Create summary documents and executive budget overviews Maintain organized budget documentation for audit and compliance purposes Deliver all work products in agreed‑upon formats (Excel, Word, PDF, etc.) Other CRS financial duties and projects assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent qualification and experience. Minimum six years of experience in healthcare or finance. Two years’ experience in clinical trial budget development & management. Two years’ experience overseeing clinical trial operations/budget staff. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced financial management environment. Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills to effectively manage multiple and competing demands. Effective and professional oral and written communication skills required. Advanced skills with detailed financial analysis tools and reporting. Strong computer skills‑MS Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and advanced knowledge of Excel required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical research‑related certification preferred. Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) preferred. Experience working in EPIC preferred. Experience with multi‑site clinical research projects and NIH grants and contracts preferred. The annual base salary range for this position is from $109,700 to $173,347, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position is not eligible for H‑1B sponsorship at this time. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. 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