Budget Analyst
McKesson

Job Info

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It's More Than a Career, It's a Mission.

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.

Summaryof KeyResponsibilities:Interprets protocols from a financial perspective; develops clinical trial budgets, negotiates pricing, and presents budget proposals to executive management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dutiesincludebutare notlimitedto:

• 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
  
• Preparing and presenting all assigned budgets to the Chief Medical Officer
  
• Collaborating with Contract Analyst to generate final contract for execution
  
• Utilizing the clinical trial management system in order to assist with both historical and new study budget input
  
• Serving as Site Liaison and point of contact for budget and contract issues for designated Strategic Sites
  
• Maintaining current and complete status of budget creation and negotiation in Salesforce system
  
• Using reports from Salesforce to help manage follow-up priorities and to meet established metrics for budget and contract completion
  
• Reviewing and processing sponsor requests for assigned budget amendments and maintaining status in Salesforce
  
• Interfacing with finance team to understand the requirements and ramifications of budget design on study accruals and receivables
  
• Processing vendor agreements
  
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned
  

Mandatory:

• Practicesandadherestothe"CodeofConduct"philosophy and"MissionandValueStatement"
  
• DuringyouremploymentwithSarah Cannonyouwillberoutinelyassignedtrainingrequirements.Youareexpectedtocompleteanytrainingassignmentsbytheduedate.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
  

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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