Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The client is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, serving nearly 6 million patients and conducting hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. The Pre-Award Finance Coordinator - Oncology manages financial, grants administration, budgeting, compliance, contract negotiation, and proposal submission activities for clinical trials and research programs.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and completes pre-award financial activities for department approved clinical trials including but not limited to request/creation of Medicare Coverage Analysis, creation of internal cost budget following organizational policies and clinical trial billing regulations
- Negotiates clinical trial budget and payment terms associated with clinical trial protocols and protocol amendments
- Serves as a liaison between clinical teammates, investigators, sponsors/CROs, and Central Research Offices
- Provides weekly updates on clinical trial budget & agreements in pre-activation phase and at time of receipt of protocol amendments
- Gathers information from Clinical Trial protocol and/or agreement for execution of sub-contract with external vendors
- Completes pre-award grants administration process in accordance with federal guidelines
- Provides leadership to ensure effective and efficient grant & clinical trial budget development
- Manages grant application process including completion of pre-submission documentation, preparation of accurate application package, approval of budget, coordination of submission to central office and funding agency, and tracking of final proposal
- Resolves complex, sensitive, and other non-routine issues related to grant/Clinical Trial administration & contract negotiation
- Gathers information from a variety of federal, state and private granting agencies
- Interprets grant and contract requirements, funding agency guidelines and billing compliance requirements
- Provides consultation and technical services to support faculty and team members in developing internal & external grant proposals that support the mission and goals
- Prepares monthly monitoring reports for department to include upcoming proposal deadlines, report deadlines and other administrative renewals
- Coordinates with the Office of Grants and Contracts/Sponsored Programs regarding grant requests from faculty and team members
- Advises leadership/faculty of grant funding programs/opportunities. Reviews and disseminates information from sponsor's regarding deadlines
- Ensures on-time submission of necessary documentation and monitors electronic submission processes. Maintains archives on submitted external proposals and contracts
- Oversees establishment of new awards, reviews new grants and awards for compliance and requirements. Serves as a liaison between department and other units on all pre-award matters
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required
- 4 to 6 years of directly related experience in clinical research and finance required
- Experience with clinical trials and be able to interpret protocols and translate that into a budget
- Negotiation skills with sponsors is a plus
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement with quarterly travel to Charlotte, NC
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