Budget Analyst II - Cancer Center - Remote - 139398

Payroll Title:

FINANCIAL ANL 2 CX Department:

CANCER CENTER Hiring Pay Scale

$35.06 - $51.07 / Hour Worksite:

Remote Appointment Type:

Career Appointment Percent:

100% Union:

CX Contract Total Openings:

1 Work Schedule:

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#139398 Budget Analyst II - Cancer Center - Remote

Extended Review Date: Wed 7/8/2026

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DESCRIPTION

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Trials Budgeting Manager, the Clinical Trial Budget Analyst II provides essential financial support to advance clinical research at Moores Cancer Center. Responsibilities include analyzing, reporting, and modeling the financial aspects of clinical trials to ensure efficient resource deployment and fiscal sustainability. Experience in budget development and negotiating in compliance with UCSD financial guidelines are integral in the success of UCSD's clinical research budgets.

Under general supervision, assist in the development and oversight of budgeting policies and procedures of clinical trials. Assist with the development of oncology clinical trial budgets. Collaborate with clinical trial investigators and research teams to develop and negotiate comprehensive budgets for various oncology clinical trials. Conduct financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making for clinical trial planning and execution. Utilize financial modeling techniques to assess resource allocation scenarios and provide recommendations for optimized trial outcomes. Support document harmonization and identifies opportunities to improve alignment across budgeting documentation and involved departments (e.g., OCTA, OCGA, OCAA, MCC CTO). Perform clinical trial budget updates according to protocol amendments (e.g., additional procedures, treatment arms, etc.). Assist reviewing and analyzing financial performance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to…