Director - Clinical Trial Budgeting Services

Vitalief Where Innovation Meets Impact Vitalief is reshaping how clinical trials and research are done. As a Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP), we are a trusted partner working alongside sites, sponsors, and CROs to streamline operations, save time, cut costs, and accelerate breakthroughs that benefit patients. Were seeking a strategic, client-facing clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis expert to lead our Budgeting Services offering. The role combines hands-on budgeting skills, technology innovation, and leadership to grow an outsourcing business focused on clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis while working collaboratively with our business development team. Why Join Vitalief?

• PEOPLE FIRST culture that fosters personal and professional growth.

• Culture that is highly collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial team committed to improving clinical research.

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with industry-leading clients.

• Competitive compensation = base salary + bonus + equity.

Ready to help reshape the future of clinical trials and research? Apply now and be part of something meaningful! Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the VP of Delivery, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leader for a new outsourcing offering focused on clinical trial and research budgeting and coverage analysis.

• Working with Vitaliefs Service Delivery leadership, create and profitably grow Vitaliefs clinical trial and research budgeting and coverage analysis outsourcing offering.

• Review clinical trial protocols and develop clinical trial budgets using internal resources and advanced AI technology.

• Oversee budget and coverage analysis activities and ensure compliance with CMS, FDA, and NIH guidelines.

• Participate in consulting engagements and support high-impact financial projects.

• Support sales efforts and participate in client presentations.

• Create client proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs); participate and be influential in closing business deals.

• Help build and evolve innovative service offerings in clinical trials and research.

• Represent Vitalief at industry events, panels, and thought leadership forums.

• Help clients negotiate trial budgets with sponsors/CROs; collaborate across departments.

Required Skills:

• 10 or more years in clinical research, financial management and operations.

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

• Previous consulting experience is highly desirable.

• Expertise in creating business proposals (i.e., Statements of Work) and ability to gain consensus and acceptance.

• Strong experience with clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis (oncology & non-oncology).

• Skilled in budget negotiation with sponsors/CROs.

• Excellent executive presence and communication skills.

• Proven leadership in managing teams, projects, and client relationships.

• Passion for innovative solutions and working for a startup-like, entrepreneurial environment.

• Remote position but must be willing to travel on occasion (up to 20%) to client locations and industry conferences within the USA.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs. Limited travel to various physical locations domestically.