Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst III

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst III, Clinical Research provides advanced financial and budgeting support for clinical research studies. This Senior-level role leads study budget development, evaluates financial feasibility, negotiates budgets with industry sponsors, and ensures compliance with Medicare and institutional regulations. The analyst serves as a subject-matter expert for research finance, resolves complex budget and billing issues, supports reporting and leadership presentations, and mentors junior team members within the clinical research finance group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of clinical research study budgets
• Evaluate financial feasibility of proposed clinical trials
• Negotiate budgets with industry sponsors and external partners
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, institutional, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve complex billing, budgeting, and financial compliance issues
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for leadership and key stakeholders
• Support presentations and internal financial reviews
• Serve as a Senior resource for research finance questions and best practices
• Mentor and guide junior financial analysts

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience
• Strong clinical research finance background
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Smartsheet
• Strong understanding of Medicare and institutional billing compliance
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to leadership
• Proven ability to work independently at a Senior/expert level

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

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