Senior Analyst, Clinical Finance

About the Company

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNAi is a natural pathway in living cells that inhibits gene expression, affecting protein production. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this pathway to address diseases with a genetic basis, often characterized by protein overproduction.

The company’s RNAi technologies enable the potential treatment of conditions across virtually any therapeutic area, including disease targets not addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead leads the field in expanding RNAi applications beyond the liver, with a clinical pipeline targeting liver and lung diseases and a robust preclinical pipeline. Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, Arrowhead has R&D teams in Madison, WI, and San Diego, CA, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI.

About the Role

Arrowhead seeks a highly energetic and self-motivated Clinical Finance Senior Analyst to review and approve global site budgets for phase I-IV clinical trials. The role involves collaborating with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and sites, as well as assisting in the review of site contracts and other study-related documents. The position reports to Arrowhead’s Clinical Finance Manager and works closely with internal stakeholders to meet business objectives and deliverables.

This is a full-time, onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and approve new and amended site/vendor budgets, including quality assurance of site contracts in tandem with the Legal department.
• Perform Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis and benchmarking of site/vendor budget unit costs; track and monitor trends.
• Monitor and track site payments alongside CROs to ensure integrity of contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain a master site list to ensure all trial documents (e.g., Clinical Trial Agreements, site budgets, informed consents) are obtained.
• Assist in identifying Routine Costs in Qualifying Clinical Trials to facilitate site cost reductions.
• Track and maintain site performance to ensure continuity of successful partnerships.
• Conduct vendor budget payment reconciliations to validate payment accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with contractual terms and financial records.
• Continuously identify and communicate areas of process improvement.
• Serve as a business partner to internal and external stakeholders, providing sound financial guidance and decision-making.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, roles, and workload sharing within Finance as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Biological Sciences, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience of at least 4 years in the clinical research environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in clinical trial budgets/contracts or related field experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information for completeness and accuracy; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels—within and outside of Finance.
• Ability to tailor communication to the audience to achieve desired results.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/MBA.
• Expertise in FMV benchmarking and compliance, preferably in GrantPlan.
• Global/US site-level clinical trial pricing, procedural, and administrative experience in reviewing and understanding clinical trial protocols.
• CPT/HCPCS code competency.

Pay

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

Benefits

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.