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$68K - $104K/yr

Summary The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator plays a crucial role in the financial management of industry-sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt ...

Skills in prior clinical research budget development and negotiation. * Prior clinical research experience * Knowledge or experience working in Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) #LI-Remote ...

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How much do clinical research budget jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical research budget in the United States is $41.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $52.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Clinical Research Budget?

A Clinical Research Budget is a detailed financial plan that outlines the estimated costs involved in conducting a clinical research study. It includes expenses such as personnel salaries, participant compensation, laboratory tests, equipment, regulatory fees, and overhead costs. The budget is critical for ensuring that all aspects of the study are properly funded and helps guide negotiations with sponsors and stakeholders. Careful budgeting also helps maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements throughout the study.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Research Budget Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Research Budget Specialist, you need a solid understanding of clinical trial protocols, financial analysis, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in finance, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with budgeting software, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help ensure accurate budget development and clear collaboration with stakeholders. These abilities are crucial to securing appropriate funding, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the financial success of clinical research projects.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals managing clinical research budgets, and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges in managing clinical research budgets is balancing the needs of the study with compliance to sponsor and institutional requirements. Budget professionals often encounter unexpected costs, protocol amendments, and negotiation hurdles with sponsors or vendors. Staying proactive by closely monitoring study progress, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, and regularly updating financial forecasts can help address these issues. Additionally, collaborating with study coordinators and the finance team ensures transparency and timely resolution of budget discrepancies.

What is the difference between Clinical Research Budget vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectClinical Research BudgetClinical Research Coordinator
Primary RoleDevelops and manages financial plans for clinical trialsCoordinates daily trial activities and patient interactions
Required SkillsBudgeting, financial analysis, regulatory knowledgePatient management, data collection, communication
Work EnvironmentFinance departments, sponsor organizationsClinical sites, hospitals, research centers
CertificationsBudgeting, project management (optional)CRC certification, clinical research training

The Clinical Research Budget focuses on financial planning and management for clinical trials, while the Clinical Research Coordinator handles trial coordination and patient interactions. Both roles are essential in the clinical research process but differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

More about Clinical Research Budget jobs
Infographic showing various Clinical Research Budget job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,542 per year, or $41.1 per hour.
CLINICAL RESEARCH BUDGET NEGOTIATOR

$68K - $104K/yr

Full-time

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Summary
The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator plays a crucial role in the financial management of industry-sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt Cancer Center. This position is responsible for negotiating clinical trial budgets and payment terms to support an efficient activation and amendment process, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge clinical trials.The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator ensures that budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient trial activation and amendment processing. This role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to ensure the financial viability and compliance of clinical trials.
The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator plays a crucial role in the financial management of industry sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt Cancer Center. This position is responsible for negotiating clinical trial budgets and payment terms to support an efficient activation and amendment process, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge clinical trials.
The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator ensures that budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient trial activation and amendment processing. This role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to ensure the financial viability and compliance of clinical trials.
Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, billing, coding, and/or revenue recognition/integrity.
• Experience in Coverage Analysis
• Experience in medical coding or billing
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical
• Advanced experience in Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Index, etc.)
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate for institutional financial interests.
• Understanding of clinical trial billing, fair market value principles, and Medicare Coverage Analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in budget development and financial forecasting
• Ability to work cross-functionally with PIs, research teams, legal, and sponsors.
• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or related field preffered
Minimum Experience Required:
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting, clinical research, health insurance, revenue cycle or relevant negotiation experience.
Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required:
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, and deliver expected products
• Understanding of calculating percentages and basic math.
• High reading comprehension
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in a professional environment
• Able to interact with a variety of professionals and team members in multiple hospital departments as well as external sponsors
Minimum Education
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or related field
Salary Range
$68,224.00 - $104,041.60
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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