What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Budget Management Anaylst position at Actalent?
The Site Budget Management Analyst within the Site Budget Management Office supports the financial planning, analysis, and oversight of global clinical trial site budgets. The role focuses on clinical site financial data analysis, budget development, forecasting, and operational insights across site budgets, investigator grants, contracts, and site payments. This position serves as a strategic analytical partner to Clinical Operations, Business Operations, and leadership by transforming complex clinical financial data into actionable insights that support efficient budget development, accurate site payment forecasting, and financial transparency across global clinical studies.
Responsibilities
- Develop site-level financial models and monthly life cycle forecasts.
- Create analytical dashboards to support study planning and financial risk identification.
- Provide operational decision-making support.
- Transform complex clinical financial data into actionable insights.
- Support efficient budget development and accurate site payment forecasting.
- Ensure financial transparency across global clinical studies.
Essential Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating pivot tables and formulas.
- Experience with CTMS systems.
- Proficiency in building dashboards and analytical reporting.
- 2–5 years of experience in clinical trial financial operations, clinical site budgeting, forecasting, clinical payments, contracts, or financial analysis within pharmaceutical environments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with small pharma is preferred.
- Experience with clinical financial tools such as ClearTrial, Medidata, or site payment platforms.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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 Mar 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $48 - $55