Clinical Research Budget & Effort Analyst

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brookline, MA

Overview

The Clinical Research Budget & Effort Analyst is responsible for independently managing budget calendar build for clinical trials in the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). This position ensures that budgets accurately reflect executed agreement terms, institutional standards, and study-specific financial parameters. Additionally, this position tracks study staff effort allocations within OnCore to ensure effort is appropriately offset to the applicable clinical trial budget. This process supports Workday offset accuracy and proper financial reconciliation across systems.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

  • B uild clinical trial budget calendars in OnCore CTMS , including budget amendments, in accordance with executed agreements, budgets, established guidelines, and institutional procedures .

  • Partner with OnCore CTMS vendor to ensure accurate and timely completion of budget calendar builds, respond to build queries, and perform quality checks to ensure compliance with institutional SOPs.

  • Participate in budget analysis and review to confirm financial accuracy and consistency between OnCore budgets, executed agreements, and billing designations.

  • Troubleshoot and test budget calendar builds, visit structures, and subject management issues in OnCore CTMS to ensure data accuracy and proper system functionality.

  • Track study staff effort allocations within OnCore to offset effort to applicable clinical trial budgets, supporting Workday offset accuracy and financial reconciliation in partnership with CRF- Accounting.

  • Collaborate with CRF Medicare Coverage Analysts, Financial Analysts, Accounting Specialists, study teams, and the OnCore CTMS vendor to ensure data consistency and assist in resolving budget build and effort discrepancies .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of the clinical trials lifecycle required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities are essential.
  • Knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Word, Access) is essential.
  • Ability to navigate various finance software to develop reports and spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of and experience in financial system applications and software
  • Ability to work effectively and independently managing tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manipulate and understand complex information
  • Effective organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or related field required.
  • Experience with OnCore CTMS budget build required.
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience preferred.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$75,100.00 - $84,500.00
Posted 2026-05-31

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