Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget – Hybrid, Arizona
Overview
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Job Summary:
The Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III serves as a subject matter expert in the development and negotiation of complex, multi-arm, and high-acuity clinical trial budgets. This role provides advanced financial and compliance expertise, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. Analyst III leads high-level negotiations with sponsors and CROs, advises investigators and senior leadership on financial feasibility, and drives resolution of escalated issues. In addition to overseeing complex portfolios, this position mentors and trains team members, contributes to strategic initiatives, and supports operational excellence in clinical research business operations. Hybrid – Must reside in Arizona.
Essential Functions:
- Expert Budget Oversight & Negotiation: Lead development and negotiation of complex or multi-arm trial budgets. Secure favorable terms with sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Strategic Financial Guidance: Advise investigators and leadership on feasibility and risk. Resolve escalated or high-impact budget issues.
- Team Leadership & Training: Mentor and train analysts across all levels. Provide quality oversight and ensure consistency.
- Operational Excellence & Strategy: Drive process improvements aligned to institutional goals Support strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Business administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field OR Equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
- Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Preferred
- 5 years progressively responsible experience in clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management. Required
- Expertise with complex or multi-arm clinical trial budgets, sponsor negotiations, and institutional financial compliance. Preferred
- Prior mentorship or leadership experience. Preferred
- Advanced certification such as ACRP-CP, SOCRA CCRP, CCR, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or equivalent professional designation. Preferred
All IN FOR YOUR CAREER:
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250* per year
- Professional development programs
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with domestic partner coverage
- Pet insurance, fur babies are family too
- 403(b) retirement savings plan that provides immediate vesting and dollar-dollar match up to 4%
- On-site child and elder care centers
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking, discounted bus passes, fitness facilities
- Programs for passion areas: wellness, volunteering, belonging and more
*terms and conditions apply
For more information or immediate consideration, email resume to: Lyndsey Smith: lysmith@honorhealth.com
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HonorHealth System Overview:
HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With approximately 17,000 team members, 4,000+ affiliated providers and over 2,000 volunteers, HonorHealth seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being. People often say care feels different here because it does. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
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