Senior Analyst, Clinical Finance

The Position
- Full-time, onsite Clinical Finance Senior Analyst supporting review and approval of global site budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials; assist with review of site contracts and other study-related documents.

Responsibilities:
- Review, analyze, and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets; ensure quality assurance of site contracts with Legal
- Perform FMV analysis and benchmarking of site/vendor budget unit costs; track and monitor trends
- Monitor and track site payments with CROs to ensure contractual obligation integrity
- Develop and maintain a master site list to ensure all 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 vs. approved budgets; resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment with contracts and financial records
- Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities
- Provide sound financial guidance and decision support to internal/external partners
- Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and other assigned duties

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Biological Sciences/Finance/Accounting preferred) or equivalent; at least 4 years in clinical research environment
- 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts or related biotech/pharma experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, accuracy/completeness, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Effective communication with all levels; tailor communication to audience

Preferred:
- CPA/MBA
- FMV benchmarking/compliance expertise (preferably GrantPlan)
- Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing; experience understanding clinical trial protocols
- CPT/HCPCS code competency

Compensation:
- California pay range: $100,000 USD - $115,000 USD