Clinical Research Contracts, Budget and Payments Analyst

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Clinical Research Contracts, Budget and Payments Analyst

São Paulo,SP - Brazil

Join a team where your expertise in clinical research operations directly supports breakthrough therapies reaching patients who need them most. This role sits at the critical intersection of science, finance, and compliance – ensuring clinical trials run smoothly from contract negotiation through to final payment.

Your new role

As a Clinical Research Contracts, Budget and Payments Analyst, you'll be the vital link between research centers, internal stakeholders, and our clinical development programs. Your analytical expertise and attention to detail will ensure clinical trials are executed with full regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the analysis and negotiation of contracts and amendments with research centers, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Developing comprehensive clinical study budgets that accurately reflect protocol requirements, Fair Market Value principles, and internal guidelines
• Managing end-to-end payment processes for research centers, including purchase order creation, invoice follow-up, and liaising with finance teams
• Acting as the primary point of contact for research centers and internal stakeholders across Projects, Start-up, Legal, Finance, and Tax teams
• Ensuring regulatory compliance, contractual adherence, and quality standards throughout all clinical research operations
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational workflows and increase efficiency

Your new department

In Product & Portfolio Strategy we drive commercial strategy, medical affairs and business development across all therapy areas. We act as a connector and compass, guiding the new Novo Nordisk portfolio for sustained competitiveness.

Within this dynamic environment, you'll be part of a team that ensures our clinical research programs are executed flawlessly. Your work will directly impact our ability to bring innovative treatments through development and into the hands of patients worldwide. You'll collaborate across functions and geographies, working with some of the brightest minds in pharmaceutical research and development.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for someone who thrives in a detailed, process-oriented environment while maintaining sight of the bigger picture – advancing therapies that change lives.

• Previous experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, CRO (Contract Research Organization), or related areas
• Hands-on experience with contracts, budgets, and/or payments to research centers in a clinical trial context
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take ownership
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders across multiple functions
• Keen attention to detail combined with the ability to see the broader strategic context
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related field

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram,  X, LinkedIn  and YouTube.

To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline

Please apply before May 20th, 2026.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. 

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