Title:  Research Administration Associate - Clinical Trial Budgets

Summary

The Research Administration Associate develops and reviews clinical trial budgets for Office of Clinical Research managed studies. Post award financial management is also a large part of the responsibility. The ability to work independently, and efficiently with different teams is key.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

• Manage pre and post award clinical trial budget for a specified portfolio
• Budget development
• Clinical trial financial reconciliation
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Financial review/set-up
• Contract financial review
• Clinical study financial analysis
• Detailed financial analysis, budget development, ability to identify financial risks, research portfolio/disease type standard of care via local and national coverage determinations
• Communicate internally with study team and externally to resolve outstanding issues/financial risks that may arise
• Ad hoc reporting, based on department and institutional requests

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.  Certified Research Administrator certification through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to problem solve as every trial has their own unique issues.
• Must be organized to manage a large portfolio.
• Ability to adjust to new department protocols and procedures as they arise.
• Must have good communication skills with the study team to successfully financially manage the trial.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, constant changing environment.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills (ability to multitask and prioritize workload).