About the Role:

The Sr Budget Specialist, Clinical Financial Operations supports the ongoing process improvements and implementation of best practices to optimize the management (i.e., operational consistency, compliance, quality, and efficiency) of the process.

The Sr Budget Specialist, Clinical Financial Operations also provides study level support from the trial planning stage, as well as throughout the lifecycle of a clinical trial, providing planning, budget strategy, resolution of budget issues and maintaining oversight of Biogen's Strategic Partners & Legacy CROs to ensure compliant and timely site execution of site contracts.

What you'll Do:

provide global investigator grant and financial appendix build, negotiation, and escalation support for Phase I - IV clinical trials and scientific research collaborations.
collaborate both within the Global Clinical Operations group as well as with external stakeholders to ensure optimization of the site contract financial operations process
support the development and maintenance of all processes and guidelines along with CRO relationship management with a specific focus on investigator grant activities.
oversee and taking direct responsibility for the build, development, and approval of global investigative site budgets, as required
influence the financial operations process, addressing compliance gaps, and identifying areas for continuous process improvements.
oversee and manage issues and risks for individual studies by addressing budget challenges and evaluating and resolving investigative site budget escalations

Who You Are:

You are knowledgeable about budgets and willing to mitigate issues in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
4 years' experience within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or academic medical center within the site budget space or relevant experience
Proficiency in project management and either financial analyst and/or site budget development and negotiation and execution across Phase I-IV clinical trials
Understanding of industry fair market value
Excellent negotiation skills, conflict resolution, decision making skills, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize needs and handle a high volume of tasks within a given timeframe.

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: -

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.