Analyst III - Clinical Trials Budget

Primary location: Deer Valley – 2502 W Utopia Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Hybrid role; must reside in Arizona.

About the role

At HonorHealth, you’ll join a nonprofit healthcare system rooted in warmth and neighborly kindness since 1927. This role provides advanced financial and compliance expertise to ensure clinical trials align with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations. The Clinical Trial Budget Analyst III serves as a subject-matter expert, leading negotiations, advising leadership, and driving operational excellence in clinical research business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and negotiation of complex, multi-arm, or high-acuity clinical trial budgets, securing favorable terms with sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to investigators and senior leadership on feasibility and risk; resolve escalated or high-impact budget issues.
• Mentor and train analysts across all levels, ensuring quality oversight and consistency.
• Drive process improvements and support strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Master’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research budgeting, contracting, or financial management.
• Expertise with complex or multi-arm clinical trial budgets, sponsor negotiations, and institutional financial compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior mentorship or leadership experience.
• Advanced certification such as ACRP-CP, SOCRA CCRP, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or equivalent professional designation.

Benefits

HonorHealth is committed to supporting your career growth and professional development.