Clinical Research Finance & Billing Specialist
Location : Phoenix, Arizona (Part-Time)
Department : Finance & Operations
Reports To : President (or delegated executive)
About Axsendo Clinical Research
Axsendo Clinical Research is a fast-growing, multi-site clinical research network focused on advancing Neurology, Cardiology, Metabolic Disease, Vaccines, and Medical Device innovation. With active operations across several markets, we support a high volume of clinical trials and are expanding our financial operations infrastructure to match our growth. We are seeking a part-time Clinical Research Finance & Billing Specialist to support accurate, compliant, and efficient financial workflows across the organization.
Position Overview
The Clinical Research Finance & Billing Specialist is responsible for managing study-related billing, sponsor invoicing, payment reconciliation, participant reimbursements, and financial activities tied directly to clinical trial operations. This role ensures Axsendo maintains accurate financial tracking across all active studies while supporting seamless communication between clinical operations, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and our outsourced accounting team.
This is a part-time position designed for an experienced clinical research financial professional who can operate independently and bring structure, accuracy, and oversight to multi-site billing workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Research Billing & Study Financial Operations
- Prepare and manage sponsor invoicing for visit-based billing, screen failures, pass-through items, milestone payments, and other budgeted items
- Maintain detailed accounts receivable tracking and follow up on outstanding sponsor payments
- Process and reconcile participant reimbursement payments according to study protocol and sponsor requirements
- Review and track PI payments, investigator stipends, and ensure accurate allocation per CTA and budget
- Monitor budget-to-actuals for assigned studies and support financial forecasting for active protocols
- Assist in ensuring billing compliance with CTAs, budgets, and clinical protocol requirements
Coordination With Outsourced Accounting Firm
Serve as the internal point of contact for the outsourced accounting / tax firmProvide timely documentation, coding, and financial details for monthly closeReview reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements prepared by the outsourced firmSupport cost classification, accrual validation, and GAAP-aligned reporting processesInternal Controls & Compliance
Maintain financial SOPs tied to study billing, receivables, reimbursements, and sponsor paymentsVerify compliance with sponsor contracts, internal financial processes, and clinical research guidelinesSupport audit preparation, monitoring visits, and financial documentation requestsMaintain confidentiality and secure handling of financial and research-sensitive informationSystems & Process Support
Utilize CTMS financial modules, participant payment systems, and sponsor portals for billing workflowsIdentify and recommend process improvements across billing, reconciliation, and study budget trackingSupport site operations with financial reporting needs related to enrollment, forecasting, and study activationQualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Health Administration, or related field preferredExperience
Minimum 3 years of clinical research financial experience required (pharma, medical device, CRO, or research site)Hands-on experience with study budgets, sponsor invoicing, and participant / stipend paymentsExperience working with CTMS financial tools strongly preferredPrior collaboration with outsourced accounting teams is a plusTechnical Skills
Strong Excel skillsProficiency with CTMS financial modules and payment platformsFamiliarity with EMR / EDC billing triggers preferredWorking knowledge of GAAPCore Competencies
High attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple studies and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication with both operations and accounting teamsHigh integrity and confidentialitySolution-oriented mindset with an understanding of clinical research workflowsEmployment Type
Part-Time (approximately 15-25 hours per week, depending on study volume)
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
(If you want, I can provide a recommended Phoenix market range for this role)
Why Join Axsendo
Play a key role in supporting a growing multi-market clinical research organizationWork collaboratively with clinical and accounting teams across multiple therapeutic areasFlexible part-time schedule with meaningful impact and the ability to grow into a full-time roleA positive, professional culture centered on service, reliability, and operational excellence