Clinical Research Budget Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Reviews and updates study materials, budget documentation, coverage analysis workbooks, and other necessary forms for health system clients to facilitate an efficient transition to the post-award team.

• Engages with sponsor representatives to address budget-related issues, including budget modifications, changes in target patient accrual, requests for additional funding, or general cost disputes.

• Conducts thorough evaluations of each project to verify funding sources and ensures that negotiations align with institutional policies.

• Performs in-depth analyses of existing budgets to establish precedent pricing and enhance budget development methodologies.

• Evaluates the comparability of projects based on factors such as study phase or disease type to ensure accurate cost assessment.

• Analyzes new protocols, letters of intent, synopses, and similar documents received from sponsors, review committees, or PI/study teams to determine the necessity of coverage analysis/budget and prioritize in collaboration with stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Three to five years of experience specifically in coverage analysis, budget development, negotiation, and/or clinical trial financial oversight.

• Working knowledge of oncology clinical trials, including an understanding of standard of care versus research-related care.

• Experience with HCPCS/CPT coding.

• Familiarity with Medicare regulations, guidelines, and policies.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate coverage analyses, budgets, and estimates based on established criteria and departmental guidelines.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in an academic research setting.

• Understanding of the purposes and requirements of Institutional Review Boards.

• Ability to proactively negotiate priorities on a daily basis to manage multiple projects efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Consistent and effective follow-up on issues and resolutions.

• Capability to work independently while contributing as a member of a professional team.

• High attention to detail.

• Proficiency with OnCore Clinical Trial Management System.

• Familiarity with EPIC systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including drafting coverage analyses, contract development, and estimating clinical trial costs.

• Experience with OnCore CTMS (Financial Console and/or Coverage Analysis Console) or other relevant clinical trials databases.

🏝️ Benefits

• BC/BS of Arizona health coverage.

• Dental, vision, life insurance, and both short and long-term disability benefits.

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program offering a full range of concierge-style services.

• 401k plan with a 6% employer match.

• Generous paid time off.

• Commuter benefits.

• And much more!