Clinical Research Budget Analyst

Summary

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within communities. The Clinical Research Budget Analyst will interpret clinical trial budgets and payment terms, configure them in the CRIO clinical trial management system, and support invoicing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable collection. The role collaborates across Clinical Operations, Finance, Contracts, Accounts Receivable, and clinical technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Headlands’ CTMS/clinical applications platform, CRIO, including its financial modules
• Partner with the Budget & Contract team to understand and interpret clinical trial budget and payment terms
• Identify potential collection challenges and provide input on strategies to help mitigate them
• Accurately enter clinical trial budgets and payment terms into CRIO
• Work with eSource Architects to identify financial considerations when new studies are being built in the system
• Proactively manage study budgets throughout the study lifecycle
• Participate in internal study kick-off meetings, providing guidance to sites and the Accounts Receivable team related to CTMS configuration
• Develop and support processes that improve communication between sites and Accounts Receivable and help ensure sponsors are invoiced promptly for ad hoc and administrative payments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the CRIO stipend module
• Manage configuration requests and oversee the CRIO Finance inbox
• Work with application vendors as needed to troubleshoot issues, track enhancements, and monitor invoices
• Build collaborative relationships across Finance, Clinical Operations, and other corporate teams to ensure business needs are met

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience in or exposure to **clinical research budgets required.**
• Experience using a **Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) required**; experience with CRIO is a huge plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to read, interpret, and understand contract payment terms
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft products such as Excel and Outlook
• Experience with CRIO is a huge plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Experience in or exposure to **clinical research budgets required.**
• Experience using a **Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) required**; experience with CRIO is a huge plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to read, interpret, and understand contract payment terms
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft products such as Excel and Outlook

Nice to Haves

• experience with CRIO is a huge plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay + annual performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• A mission-driven culture focused on advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options