Research Administration Finance Specialist

Research Administration Specialist II – Clinical Trial Budgeting & Forecasting 100% Remote – Anywhere in the U.S. Contract-to-Hire | 40 Hours/Week $35–$45/hour W2 Start: ASAPClient asked for 3-5 people resources

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OverviewOur client, a leading healthcare consulting organization that is expanding its Clinical Research / Clinical Trials finance team. We are seeking experienced professionals with a combination of traditional FP&A budgeting and forecasting experience and direct clinical trial / clinical research budgeting experience. This is not a traditional corporate FP&A position. The successful candidate must understand the financial and administrative components of clinical research and have direct experience developing and reviewing clinical trial budgets.
What You'll Be DoingDevelop, review, and maintain budgets and forecasts supporting clinical trials and clinical research programsPrepare and analyze clinical research study budgets, calendars, coverage analysis reports, charge segregation, and related trial documentationReview clinical trial protocols and translate study requirements into appropriate financial and budgeting considerationsSupport budgeting activities for industry-sponsored, federally sponsored, and investigator-sponsored researchPerform financial analysis and reconciliation activities associated with clinical research programsSupport Accounts Receivable and related financial activities connected to clinical trial administrationApply applicable clinical trial policies and research billing rules when evaluating coverage and financial responsibilityAssist with coverage determinations and ensure appropriate segregation of research-related versus billable clinical chargesReview work completed by junior-level research administration professionals and provide feedback as appropriateCommunicate with internal and client stakeholders regarding study budgets, coverage analysis, financial issues, and project requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve clinical trial budgeting, coverage analysis, and research administration processesMaintain awareness of evolving clinical research regulations, billing requirements, and industry practices
Required Experience3+ years of budgeting and forecasting experience2+ years of direct experience budgeting for clinical trials and/or clinical research requiredHands-on experience developing clinical research / clinical trial budgets requiredExperience with coverage analysisUnderstanding of Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and the financial lifecycle xzbcwsv associated with clinical researchIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skillsBachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsU.S. work authorization
Highly PreferredClinical trial budget development and negotiationKnowledge of Clinical Trials Policy and applicable research billing rulesExperience applying research billing policies to clinical trial protocols for coverage determinationQuality Assurance review experience within clinical research administrationMedical coding, medical billing, or Health Information Management experienceExperience training, mentoring, or reviewing work completed by junior team membersExperience identifying process improvements within clinical trial budgeting or coverage analysisExperience with Encore, Velos, Epic Research, and/or Oracle Clinical