Clinical Research Finance Analyst - Hybrid

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Finance Analyst is responsible for the financial management and oversight of a complex portfolio of oncology clinical trials within the CFCCC Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials and Research (Stern Center), an NCI-Designated Cancer Center. This role partners closely with principal investigators, clinical trial management teams, and institutional finance offices to ensure compliant post-award administration, accurate financial reporting, and effective stewardship of sponsored research funds. The analyst monitors budgets, expenditures, invoicing, and financial performance across industry-sponsored clinical trials while ensuring adherence to sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and applicable federal guidelines. The position provides strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving to support the successful execution of cancer clinical research and optimize the financial health of the research portfolio. The primary responsibility is interfacing directly with business partners in the pharmaceutical, medical device and clinical research organization (CRO) partners to administer the accounts receivable and payable for a clinical trial portfolio of ~40-60 accounts with a specific disease team. Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

Requirements

Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
3-5 years of related work experience in clinical research and/or financial administration responsibilities.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical trial agreements and clinical research billing principles
Knowledge of UC Irvine’s financial systems including KFS, DSS, Data Warehouse, PI Report
Experience working in a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), preferably Oncore
Experience managing finances for oncology-specific trials

Responsibilities

Financial management and oversight of a complex portfolio of oncology clinical trials.
Partnering with principal investigators, clinical trial management teams, and institutional finance offices.
Ensuring compliant post-award administration, accurate financial reporting, and effective stewardship of sponsored research funds.
Monitoring budgets, expenditures, invoicing, and financial performance across industry-sponsored clinical trials.
Ensuring adherence to sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and applicable federal guidelines.
Providing strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving.
Interfacing directly with business partners in the pharmaceutical, medical device and clinical research organization (CRO) partners to administer the accounts receivable and payable for a clinical trial portfolio of ~40-60 accounts with a specific disease team.
Applying organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues.
Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.