Clinical Research Ops Specialist

Required Skills & Experience

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

• 3+ years of experience developing and negotiating clinical research budgets
• Strong experience working within Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and financial systems such as PeopleSoft
• Experience working in clinical research, research administration, or research billing compliance
• Proven ability to negotiate budgets with pharmaceutical companies, sponsors, or CROs Advanced Excel skills, including financial analysis, budget modeling, and reporting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Prior experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or Study Coordinator
• Experience with pre-award and post-award grant management processes
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Experience at an academic medical center strongly preferred

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