Clinical Research Administrator, Office of Clinical Research

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 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, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

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 Administrator position.

• Develop, negotiate and coordinate clinical trial budgets, in accordance with UC /UC Health policy and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist/liaison with outside coverage analysis vendors and internal study teams to facilitate MCAs for each clinical trial study.
• Work collaboratively with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations and all UC/UCH departments engaged in clinical trial study start up.
• Advise, support, guide and provide consultation to faculty, physicians and department administrators on specific clinical trial budget activities and services as needed.
• 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.

• 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.

Two (2) years of experience in business operations, healthcare, pharmaceutical or academic environment.

• 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).
• Knowledge of Kuali platform is ideal.

• 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.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

REQ: 84901 

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