Budget Manager, Industry Sponsored Trials
Role Overview
All staff are employed through the Research Foundation.
This role will be in service to COG.
The Budget Manager will provide scope of work and budget management responsibilities for the full portfolio of the Industry Sponsored Trials Department. The Budget Manager will be responsible for providing bidding/proposal management, budget development and negotiation, scope of work development and negotiation with external vendors, COG’s fiscal sponsor and industry partners. The Budget Manager will help coordinate special projects, which may include and is not limited to the general development and ongoing refinement of standard operating procedures and process improvement related to clinical trials, related scope of work and budget management and will assist with the development of templates, tools, metrics, and reports to provide critical operational information to Leadership. The Budget Manager will also work with various stakeholders to ensure timely budget negotiations, disbursing, tracking, and monitoring of the industry trials portfolio. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Industry Sponsored Trials (IST).
The COG Research Foundation, LLC is a 100% remote employer, though some travel may be required.
Employee must reside within the United States.
Full salary range for this position: $91,910 to $137,348 per year.
The typical hiring range for this position is from $91,910 (minimum) to $114,629 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE.
The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.
Key Skills for This Role
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Minimum Qualifications
- Six (6) years of direct experience developing and negotiating clinical trial budgets and scopes of work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field, or substitute with four (4) additional years of related experience.
Other Qualifications
- Experience with Industry budget development and negotiations.
- Experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, with knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
- Experience with or knowledge of nonprofit budgeting, including complex clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting.
- Experience with bidding/proposals with external vendors.
- Ability to gather, organize, and perform scope and budget negotiations with limited supervision.
- Excellent budget negotiation skills.
- Excellent math skills.
- Strong reasoning and analytical skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and common desktop/web applications.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize projects with short deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be an effective team player with ability to relate well with others.
- Ability to be creative, resourceful, reliable, trustworthy, and discrete.
- Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) Status
- This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.
- Background and Credit Checks
- Employment with COG Research Foundation, LLC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include verification of criminal history, employment history, education, and other information as permitted by law. A credit check may be required for positions where it is relevant to and permitted based on the nature of the job duties, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All background check results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment in accordance with applicable law. COG Research Foundation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair chance hiring practices.
- Why Join Us
- This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of a critical role within a mission-driven organization. This position will play a vital part in shaping the function of the Children’s Oncology Group, contributing to lasting change and making a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by cancer.
- Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), cell phone and internet stipends, wellness stipend, paid holidays, and more. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for these benefit options. These benefits are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change in accordance with applicable policies and plan documents.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
- COG Research Foundation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- COG Research Foundation, LLC seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at COG Research Foundation, LLC is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. COG Research Foundation, LLC is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, please feel free to access it here .
ADA/Application Accommodation Statement
- COG Research Foundation, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to make their request at the earliest opportunity to allow COG Research Foundation, LLC sufficient time to evaluate and respond to the request. Accommodation requests may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected] .
- This position falls under a contract with the Federal Government and is subject to the provisions in OMB Circular A-76 which prohibit contractors from performing inherently governmental functions. Specifically, employees placed in agency positions will not perform inherently governmental functions, nor supervise any personnel other than the contractor’s own staff, nor make final decisions or sign documents that commit the U.S. Government.
About COG Research Foundation
Nonprofit fiscal sponsor providing administrative, financial, and research infrastructure for pediatric cancer clinical trials.
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