Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator, COM

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The College of Medicine, Office of Clinical Research, is seeking to fill a Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator - COM position.

This position offers up to 50% remote work (work-from-home) option for interested applicants with a residence within the Cincinnati Tri-State Area. Exceptional candidates with a proven track record of effective remote work may be eligible for additional remote work time. Hybrid remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

• Develop, negotiate, and coordinate clinical trial budgets, in accordance with UC /UC Health policy, federal laws, and regulations.
• Partner with investigators, ancillary services, and study teams to identify research procedures and services needed, budget estimates, and cost details.
• Work collaboratively with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and all UC/UCH departments engaged in clinical trial study start up.
• Review research protocols and related documents to assist with budget development.
• Review protocol amendments for impact to the sponsored research budget/contract.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities to facilitate processes related to budgets and other associated services.
• Assist with technology launches and implementation or optimization.
• Work in various research and financial systems/platforms.
• Collaborate with outside coverage analysis vendors and internal study teams to facilitate MCA development for each clinical trial study.
• Provide training, education, onboarding, and mentoring of other team members.
• When appropriate, work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments.
• Support business development opportunities in clinical trials.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law or Healthcare Management.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Experience with clinical trials, budgets, billing, accounting, finance, financial analyst or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in business operations, healthcare, pharmaceutical or academic environment.

• Exposure to Medicare Coverage Analysis, CPT codes.
• Possess broad and deep knowledge of industry contract, budget development and negotiations.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trials processes.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office; especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Kuali, REDCap, SignalPath and CTMS platforms.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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