Clinical Research Financial Analyst; Remote

Clinical Research Financial Analyst (Remote Available)

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Organization: VICTR

Clinical Research Financial Analyst – Clinical Research Center (CRC) - VICTR

In your pivotal role as a Financial Analyst, you will plan, develop, and coordinate the preparation of financial analyses and reports to assess the viability of long‑range strategic and financial plans and programs including operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses, and other financial information. This position supports research operations by applying financial expertise to clinical research activities.

A strong understanding of clinical research concepts, including research study visits, protocol‑driven procedures, patient‑care cost drivers, and regulatory milestones, is essential to creating accurate budgets, projections, and post‑award analyses. You will monitor results from program, project, and research study implementation; perform complex and specialized financial assignments; coordinate cross‑functional efforts; and perform primarily post‑award financial activities.

• Develop projections to model the financial impact of programs, projects, and clinical research studies, including per‑patient and visit‑based cost analysis.
• Design, develop, and modify financial forecasting models that incorporate protocol requirements, visit schedules, and expected enrollment patterns.
• Accumulate and analyze data from research, clinical operations, and financial databases to support forecasting and reporting.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports, summaries, and trend analyses that reflect study progress, billing activity, and sponsor reimbursement.
• Apply knowledge of study protocols, procedures, and visit schedules to ensure budgets accurately reflect operational requirements.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Financial Analysis (Intermediate)

• Evaluate programs, budgets, clinical trials, and research projects to determine performance, stability, and financial viability, including modeling of study‑visit‑driven costs.

Research Administration Knowledge (Intermediate)

• Understand research study structure, study‑visit schedules, and regulatory timelines sufficiently to develop accurate budgets and monitor post‑award financial activity.

Communication of Results (Intermediate)

• Communicate results and recommendations to customers in a concise and non‑technical format. Present analysis, ideas, and findings using appropriate data visualization and presentation tools.

Problem Solving (Intermediate)

• Use critical thinking and process improvement to coach and mentor development of problem statements, analyze current states, identify root causes, and create future‑state solutions.

Project Management (Intermediate)

• Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve successful project goals and objectives.

Written Communication (Intermediate)

• Write clear, detailed, and comprehensive status reports, memos, and documentation with effective composition.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) – Required
• 2 years relevant experience – Required

Execute job responsibilities with an understanding of how outputs affect other areas, analyze moderately complex problems, apply expanded knowledge, and provide informal guidance to team members.

Develop self and others, build and maintain relationships, communicate effectively, serve others with compassion, solve complex problems, provide meaningful advice, ensure high quality, manage resources effectively, foster innovation, apply technology, and adapt to change.

Relevant work experience: 2 years;

Education:

Bachelor’s.

Certifications:

None listed.

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