Clinical Research Financial Analyst I

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

11d

About The Position

The Clinical Research Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial management of UAMS clinical trials to include thorough and efficient budget development and negotiation during trial start-up, as well as timely and accurate accounting of clinical trial revenue and expenses throughout the clinical trial. This individual will work as a member of multi-disciplinary study teams within the TRI CTIU to manage financial processes which may include, development of clinical trial budgets and negotiation of CTA financial terms, setup and operation of CTMS programs to track completeness of reimbursable study activities, prepare invoices and supporting documentation for submission to sponsors/funding agencies, setup of studies and review of charges in Epic to ensure routing of charges to appropriate payers, ensure clinical trial revenue is credited/distributed to appropriate accounts, and management of subject stipends and reimbursements. This individual must be able to organize complex projects, provide attention to detail, and communicate effectively. For clinical research studies involving services or procedures that generate billable clinical charges, this individual may be responsible for performing a comprehensive Medicare coverage analysis to determine the appropriate payer for all study-related charges. This individual frequently interacts with contract attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel as well as external study sponsors, investigators, and research staff. This individual will work on cross- functional teams across UAMS’ research and clinical enterprises to develop and refine systems and processes related to clinical trial finances; ensure effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self; and maintain a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research. This individual will work directly with pharmaceutical company sponsors, institutional investigators, and research staff. The individual in this position performs complex work important to the organization and contributes to measurable team and/or organization objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Science, or Healthcare related field OR High School, GED, or formal education equivalent and more than 5 years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience for level 1.
1 year of experience with billing, accounting, finance, budgeting, financial analysis or related field.
Organize complex projects
Provide attention to detail
Communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Financial management of UAMS clinical trials
Thorough and efficient budget development and negotiation during trial start-up
Timely and accurate accounting of clinical trial revenue and expenses throughout the clinical trial
Development of clinical trial budgets and negotiation of CTA financial terms
Setup and operation of CTMS programs to track completeness of reimbursable study activities
Prepare invoices and supporting documentation for submission to sponsors/funding agencies
Setup of studies and review of charges in Epic to ensure routing of charges to appropriate payers
Ensure clinical trial revenue is credited/distributed to appropriate accounts
Management of subject stipends and reimbursements
Performing a comprehensive Medicare coverage analysis to determine the appropriate payer for all study-related charges
Work on cross- functional teams across UAMS’ research and clinical enterprises to develop and refine systems and processes related to clinical trial finances
Ensure effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self
Maintain a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research