What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trial Budget Analyst position at Actalent?
Part Time Clinical Trial Budgets Analyst
Contract: 6‑Month
Hours: 20 hours a week
Fully Remote
Required Qualifications
5 years of structural heart site budget negotiation experience
Sponsor-side experience is required
Strong understanding of clinical trial budget structures, cost drivers, FMV considerations, and applicable regulatory guidance
Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and negotiation skills
Ability to analyze complex financial data and present clear recommendations
Duties
Lead end‑to‑end clinical trial site budget negotiations, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, cost structures, and study timelines
Evaluate site cost proposals and analyze key budget drivers, including clinical procedures, assessments, overhead, and pass‑through expenses
Partner closely with clinical operations, legal, and finance teams to finalize fair, compliant, and predictable contract terms
Ensure all negotiations align with regulatory guidance, internal financial policies, and industry standards
Communicate effectively with sites, vendors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely site activation
Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting related to budget negotiations and contract progress
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/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 TypeThis is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $38 - $55