Sponsored Projects Analyst III - Morristown NJ

Responsibilities:

The Sponsored Projects Analyst III serves as a strategic partner to the Manager, Sponsored Projects – Preaward Clinical Trials, supporting the execution and financial oversight of clinical research initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing the success of clinical trials by leading cost and coverage analyses, conducting comprehensive budget reviews for industry-sponsored studies, and developing detailed Internal Cost Analysis (ICA). Additionally, the Sponsored Projects Analyst ensures accurate tracking and management of external legal counsel expenses.

• The SPA functions as a key liaison between industry partners and clinical / project teams to facilitate seamless communication and alignment. The role is accountable for the preparation, development, and negotiation of complex industry-sponsored budgets to optimize financial outcomes.

• This position reports to the Manager, Sponsored Projects – Preaward Clinical Trials. 

• SPA contributes to moderately complex projects, exercising sound judgement, analytical thinking, and critical thinking skills. 

• Success in this role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. 

   

• Lead the negotiation of industry-sponsored clinical trial budgets, including the development and execution of budget amendments, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and sponsored expectations.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal study teams to perform comprehensive cost and coverage analyses, supporting accurate budgeting and compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Preparation and maintenance of all Internal Cost Analyses (ICA), including those associated with budget amendment, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion. 
• Coordinate with Atlantic Health Finance to obtain HUB account numbers for industry and federal clinical trials.
• Obtain External IRB Approvals.
• Prepare and initiate Final Authorization to Proceed Letters (FAPL) – ensuring inclusion of all required elements of the clinical trial agreement.
• Monitor and maintains legal costs.
• Distribute weekly CTA reports for activity pending approval.
• Communicate with industry sponsors on budgets and other outstanding items, driving timely resolution and minimizing delays.
• Backup to Manager, Sponsored Projects – Preaward Clinical Trials and SPA I as needed.
• Contribute to departmental operations through general administrative support and active participation in process improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by Manager, Sponsored Projects – Preaward Clinical Trials, Sr. Manager or VP of Research.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Arts/Science or related field required.
• 2-5 years related experience with a strong preference for demonstrated expertise in budget development and financial analysis.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." 
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 202