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Senior Analyst, Global R&D Study Forecasting

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Financial analysis and budgetary reconciliation for Immunology clinical trial budgets, managing study expenses and forecasts for Plan, LBE, LRP, and Portfolio submissions.

Role type

Senior IC financial analyst (clinical trial budgeting)

Builds

Clinical study budget forecasts and financial reports for clinical and finance management

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Trials / Immunology

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Financial analysis, Budget management, Scenario planning, Data gathering, Report preparation, Variance analysis, Forecasting, Excel proficiency

Preferred skills

SAP, Power BI

Responsibilities

Monitor study forecasts and manage study expenses; Prepare monthly forecasts and quarterly reconciliations; Support trial cost analysis and contract funding approval; Gather data to provide budget metrics for planning decisions; Prepare predefined and ad hoc reports for variance discrepancies; Assess and investigate study spend vs. forecast; Update forecasts at regular cadence (monthly, quarterly, enrollment timepoints, annual validation).