Research Finance Administrator

Post Date

Oct 20, 2025

Location

Palo Alto,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94304
US
Dec 21, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

SFR-c9c78225-2e03-4fdd-b6bb-b7889684de7f

Pay Rate

$40 - $50 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Participate with principal investigators in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within the parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance
Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification
Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries
Review and approve expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue
Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Research Finance
3+ years of working on clinical trials, ideally industry
Ability to read clinical trial contracts
Strong excel skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous experience working at Stanford
Experience working with Smartsheet for clinical monitoring

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.