Clinical Research Budget Manager, Office of Research and Project Administration

Overview

This role supports centralized development and negotiation of clinical research budgets within the Clinical Research Finance team. Responsibilities include creating budgets for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies, and advising faculty on budget-related matters and Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure budgets are complete, accurate, and aligned with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead budgets for clinical research studies, ensuring alignment with various funding sources.
• Review study documentation to create budgets, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and amendments, incorporating all relevant expenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost data and assess study feasibility.
• Negotiate budgets and payment terms with industry sponsors to secure funding and improve revenue.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls while maintaining detailed tracking of budget statuses.
• Analyze budget data for accuracy and trends and present findings to management.
• Provide education and support on budgeting practices and compliance to research staff.
• Lead or participate in departmental projects and initiatives.
• Provide interim coverage for Budget Managers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Clinical Research, Finance, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, four years of job-related experience is acceptable.
• 2-4 years in clinical research financial management, including budget development, Medicare coverage analysis, clinical trial agreements, invoicing, and fiscal management.
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations is crucial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate skills in budget development and negotiation, with the ability to advise investigators on sponsor and institutional budget policies.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with diverse partners, including clinical staff, administration, and external contacts.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data for reports, identifying trends through thorough data review.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Location

• Remote

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hrs.

Reporting

• Reporting to: Clinical Research Budget and Billing Compliance Manager

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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