Summary

This position will contribute to the strategic efforts and lead implementation for pre and/or post-award grant activities for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Cancer Center and Clinical Research Office. This includes planning, execution, and coordination and management of all grant related submissions and financial reconciliation for the Cancer Center. The main goal of this position is to provide contract submission support and coordinate all grant/clinical trial related activities to support Clinical Research Office (CRO) level projects. The role will also take on special projects for post-award activities as needed. This position also provides training to junior pre/post-award staff to help them succeed in the role.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completing orientation period.

Employees with CRA certification are eligible for certification pay.

Job Duties

• Oversees award processing, including verification and quality control of data entry.
• Assists in overseeing the activities of sponsored programs analysts.
• Prepares reports using BRAIN data and contract tracking data.
• Creates and submits invoices for study visits, annual costs, and patient related expenses per the contract agreement.
• Responsible for invoicing sponsors, affiliated vendors, and tracking payments.
• Works with sponsors and clinical trams to resolve inquiries and track invoice payments.
• Tracks all revenue and expenditures related to studies in CTMS.
• Prepares monthly reports using SAP accounting software and CTMS.
• Reviews and updates documentation pertinent to grants, including application guidelines, contracts, invoices, close-out financial reports, etc.
• Works with the Principal Investigator and Grants and Contracts team to open, close, and monitor, grant, subcontract, and unrestricted and pending accounts.
• Tracks documentation, uploads documents, and communicates with central departments to troubleshoot blocked invoices and purchase orders.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large scale grants and multi-center projects.
• Heavy experience with research finance.
• Post award grant management experience.
• Prior knowledge with invoicing for grants, contract familiarity.