Senior Analyst, Clinical Finance
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
August 24, 2026
On-site
San Diego, CA
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Review, analyze, and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets; ensure QA of site contracts with Legal.
- Perform Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis and benchmark unit costs; track and monitor trends.
- Monitor and track site payments with CROs to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Develop and maintain a master site list so required trial documents are obtained (e.g., CTAs, site budgets, informed consents).
- Identify routine costs in qualifying clinical trials to facilitate site cost reductions.
- Track and maintain site performance to ensure successful partnerships.
- Reconcile vendor budget payments to validate payments vs. approved budgets; identify/resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with contract terms and financial records.
- Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a business partner to internal/external partners with sound financial guidance and decision-making.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting) or equivalent; at least 4 years in the clinical research environment.
- 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts (or related biotech/pharma experience).
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information for completeness/accuracy; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills across all levels; ability to tailor communication to the audience.
Preferred:
- CPA/MBA.
- FMV benchmarking/compliance experience (preferably GrantPlan).
- Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing; experience reviewing clinical trial protocols.
- CPT/HCPCS code competency.
Benefits/Pay/Application:
- California pay range: $100,000 USD - $115,000 USD.
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
- Must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located.
- Review, analyze, and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets; ensure QA of site contracts with Legal.
- Perform Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis and benchmark unit costs; track and monitor trends.
- Monitor and track site payments with CROs to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Develop and maintain a master site list so required trial documents are obtained (e.g., CTAs, site budgets, informed consents).
- Identify routine costs in qualifying clinical trials to facilitate site cost reductions.
- Track and maintain site performance to ensure successful partnerships.
- Reconcile vendor budget payments to validate payments vs. approved budgets; identify/resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with contract terms and financial records.
- Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a business partner to internal/external partners with sound financial guidance and decision-making.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting) or equivalent; at least 4 years in the clinical research environment.
- 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts (or related biotech/pharma experience).
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information for completeness/accuracy; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills across all levels; ability to tailor communication to the audience.
Preferred:
- CPA/MBA.
- FMV benchmarking/compliance experience (preferably GrantPlan).
- Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing; experience reviewing clinical trial protocols.
- CPT/HCPCS code competency.
Benefits/Pay/Application:
- California pay range: $100,000 USD - $115,000 USD.
- Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
- Must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located.