General Summary
The Senior Clinical Budget Analyst will provide key support to Penumbra’s Clinical Research Department for clinical trials and serve as an essential liaison between the Clinical Research and Legal Departments within Penumbra.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead negotiations for clinical study budgets with clinical study sites (e.g., hospitals) for multiple clinical studies.*
• Create, review, and negotiate budgets and budget amendments for clinical trial sites.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Clinical Research and Legal teams by submitting contract requests for clinical and investigator-sponsored studies and coordinating with all parties until agreements are finalized.
• Provide management with regular updates on site start-up progress and strategic impact.
• Detect and communicate potential or actual delays, and recommend solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clinical project managers and study teams to deliver timely status updates.
• Proactively identify potential issues related to budget and contract negotiations and propose potential solutions or options.*
• Provide training and support on complex budget topics to junior team members.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives when appropriate (e.g., new templates and processes).
• Enter dates and comments for budgets and contracts into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) in a timely manner.
• Partner closely with the Legal team to regularly manage timelines and expectations for new and changing clinical studies.*
• Follow the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and comply with domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.*
• Understand and adhere to applicable security, privacy, and compliance principles, standards, and procedures.*
• Ensure other department members follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.*
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications
Minimum education and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, finance, legal, or a related field with 8+ years of clinical budget or closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications:
• Clinical research experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other comparable regulated setting is desirable but not required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience building and negotiating budgets.
• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements (contracts).
• Ability to manage high volumes of work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Creative problem-solving skills are highly desirable.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks while handling multiple projects at once.

Working Conditions
• Office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
• Business travel may range from 0% to 5%.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires occasional lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain seated or stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment (such as a printer or copier) for extended periods each day.
• Must be able to read, draft emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access filing cabinets or supplies as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Annual Base Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000
This pay range applies to a high-cost labor market. If the role is filled in another region, pay may differ. We offer a competitive compensation package, along with benefits and an equity program when applicable. Total compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team environment where continuous learning is encouraged and performance is recognized.
• The chance to help build the team that is transforming treatment for some of the world’s most devastating diseases.
• A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays annually, at least fifteen days of paid vacation per year (increasing with tenure), and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws.

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and offers a wide portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products primarily to hospitals and healthcare providers in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia through its direct sales organization, and in select international markets through distributors. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

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