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Abstractor I - Clinical Data
HonorHealth
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Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 2502 W Utopia Rd Phoenix, AZ 85027 Category: Research Operations Shift: Day Department: HRI-Business Services ABC&E

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 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.
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.
EDUCATION • Bachelors 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 • Masters in business, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Preferred
EXPERIENCE • 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
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS • Advanced certification such as ACRP-CP, SOCRA CCRP, Certified Research Administrator (CRA), or equivalent professional designation Preferred

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