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Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Summary of Key Responsibilities: Our Budget Analyst will interpret protocols from a financial perspective; develop clinical trial budgets, negotiate pricing, and present budget proposals to executive management.  This is a remote position based in the USA; relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Creating new budgets in Excel based upon Sarah Cannon cost and charge information, analyzing each clinical trial protocol in order to provide a detailed counteroffer to the Sponsor's initial budget while meeting established metrics surrounding each budget

• Negotiating budgets with Sponsors/CROs in order to result in a favorable overall result for Sarah Cannon, while establishing and maintaining business relationships for future negotiations

• Maintaining and effectively communicating to executive management statuses for all assigned budgets

• Proactively communicating and soliciting input from clinical staff, management, Tennessee Oncology and others in order to receive timely clarification on protocol specifics, standard of care, billable items and other nuances affecting the budget

• Attending protocol and budget review meetings and other pertinent meetings to solicit and share information

• Performing other duties and projects as assigned

Mandatory: 

• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” 

• During your employment with Sarah Cannon you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date. 

Minimum Qualifications needed for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 1 year work experience utilizing basic financial principles, Excel, and other data management tools (e.g. CTMS)

• At least 1 year of experience in budget negotiation

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and other complex formulas

• Familiarity with clinical research and/or medical terminology

• Functional knowledge of clinical trials, preferred

• Analytical decision-making skills

• Project management capabilities

• Strong negotiation and professional communication skills

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