Budget Analyst - Clinical Research - Academics Center

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This job assists in the development of budgets and negotiation for assigned portfolio of research studies across multiple disciplines. Works collaboratively with the investigative and research staff and ancillary departments to determine study team effort, patient services and research administrative costs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree.

Preferred - Master's degree in healthcare, business, or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 3 years of experience in research administration, finance or healthcare.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic understanding of clinical trials and ability to read and understand study protocols.

• Basic analytical skills and ability to evaluate costs and benefits and solve problems.

• Mathematical skills and ability to conduct financial analyses.

• Customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to be detail oriented.

• Project management skills and ability to meet departmental deadlines and performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to have reliable transportation and travel throughout and between facilities.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Assists in the development of budgets in collaboration with the study team for assigned portfolio of research studies across multiple disciplines.

• Reviews protocols, contracts and billable items, and determines start up per subject and invoiceable costs, including but not limited to patient charges and labor costs for research coordinators, physician investigators and investigational pharmacists.

• Uses standard fee schedule to determine research administrative costs.

• Compares the schedule of visits with the description of visits in the protocol and ensures all items are reflected in the budget.

• Identifies items in study protocol which require a current procedural terminology (CPT) code and identifies the correct code.

• Establishes a threshold and maximum for budget negotiations.

• Assists in negotiations of the budget with the sponsor and/or Contract Research Organization (CRO) to cover all costs to conduct the study, converts budget into industry sponsor template, and includes template in clinical trial agreement.

• Meets established departmental deadlines and performance metrics.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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