Clinical Research Contract Specialist

ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC•Phoenix, AZ

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Contract Specialist reports to the Finance Manager and works directly with the Clinical Research Accounting Specialist and Accounting Assistant. This role involves ensuring timely, consistent, and up-to-date completion of responsibilities with limited supervision. The specialist will also be available to assist the Site Strategy Team with tasks as requested.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology
2 years experience in clinical research
Strong computer skills with Excel, Microsoft Word
Excellent written and verbal communication
Must be detail oriented and organized
The ability to work in a fast pace environment and be flexible
Ability to sit at desk for entire workday (10hrs)
Self-Starter and can work independently

Nice To Haves

CTMS preferred

Responsibilities

Negotiates all initial clinical trial contracts, budgets, and agreements
Renegotiates established contracts, budgets, and agreements as needed
Obtains contract executions on all contracts, budgets, and agreements within 60 days of receipt
Obtains signatures on documents within 2 business days through electronic signature process.
Reviews and determines budget amendment requests necessity and completes those requests as necessary
Negotiates master service agreements with all sponsors, CROs, Third Parties
Creates and executes partner agreements and statements of work for partner groups
Evaluates and maintains insurance credentials for contract liabilities for AARA, AARR, and Affiliate Sites
Identifies vendors and staff roles through protocol review during contracting using vendor dashboard, and notifies project manager of any unmet needs
Establishes and renews vendor and third-party contracts, accounts, and financial agreements based on site and protocol needs
Provides completed contract and accounting information required for study start-up on the study dashboard and notifies admin team of contract execution completion
Performs initial and complete study build in CTMS in conjunction with eSource creation
Updates CTMS study build with protocol, budget, and staff amendments and any changes as needed
Provides meaningful metrics on budget profits, negotiation efficiency, and increase rates from initial offers
Develops and maintain a research rate card in accordance with Fair Market Value
Maintains accurate document management on shared drive of all contracts, budgets, and agreements, to include both clean and fully executed versions for all
Works with various staff members, coordinators, department managers, physicians and vendors to understand impacts and requirements of new study protocols
Cultivates positive relationships with Sponsors/CROs and vendors to understand processes and create mutual opportunities for improvement
Seeks and vets new opportunities for the research department to achieve company and department improvements, goals and objectives
Acts as backup for Accounting Specialist and performs duties in office, as required
Assists with additional duties as needed and assigned by the Finance Manager