Clinical Research Ops Specialist

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring a Clinical Research Ops Specialist to join one of the top healthcare organizations in the Tri-State area. This person will manage the financial start-up process for clinical trials, developing internal study budgets and negotiating budget rates directly with pharmaceutical companies and sponsors to ensure appropriate funding. They will serve as the primary liaison between study teams, research finance, and central offices, providing budget updates, reviewing protocol amendments for financial impact, and ensuring negotiated terms are accurately reflected in the clinical trial management system and final agreements. The role also supports study activation by coordinating budget setup and financial system requirements once contracts are finalized. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical research budget negotiation within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or academic medical center

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience developing and negotiating clinical research budgets

• Experience working in clinical research, research administration, or research billing compliance

• Strong understanding of research billing compliance regulations, including CMS Clinical Research Policy and National Coverage Determinations (NCDs)

• Proven ability to negotiate budgets with pharmaceutical companies, sponsors, or CROs

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial analysis, budget modeling, and reporting Experience working within Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and financial systems such as PeopleSoft

• Prior experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or Study Coordinator

• Experience with pre-award and post-award grant management processes

• Oncology clinical trials experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Experience at a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or academic medical center strongly preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].