Research Budget Analyst (Pre & Post Award) - Clinical Research
ONSITE in Orlando, FL
Position Summary
The Research Budget Analyst plays a critical role in supporting sponsor- and grant-funded research initiatives. In close
collaboration with Principal Investigators, research teams, and departmental staff, this position is responsible for the development, analysis, and
management of complex clinical trial budgets across the full lifecycle-including both pre-award and post-award activities.
This role requires strong analytical expertise, the ability to interpret clinical protocols, and experience negotiating budgets with pharmaceutical sponsors and funding agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze, develop, and draft complex clinical trial budgets for sponsor-funded and grant-funded research
Perform pre-award activities, including budget development, cost analysis, and proposal support
Manage post-award activities, including budget tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting
Review and interpret clinical trial protocols to determine appropriate cost allocation and required resources
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and sponsor guidelines
Negotiate budget terms and conditions with pharmaceutical sponsors, cooperative groups, and internal stakeholders
Participate in coverage analysis and research rate setting
Collaborate cross-functionally with investigators, research coordinators, and finance teams
Maintain strong working relationships and deliver a high level of customer service
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare, or a research-related field
MUST have 3+ years of experience in research budgeting
MUST have experience working with sponsor-funded and grant-funded research
MUST have experience with both pre-award and post-award processes
MUST have experience in clinical research budget development and negotiation
MUST have experience with coverage analysis, research rate setting, and protocol interpretation
MUST have experience with billing compliance, medical coding, or research contract management
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, etc.)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.
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