Clinical Trials Activation Analyst 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Trials Activation Analyst 2 (Medicare Billing Coding & Financial) works independently to review financial provisions of sponsored clinical research agreements and proposals and negotiate budgets and financial terms in accordance with sponsor, federal, state, and University of Miami requirements. Under general supervision, the analyst provides institutional-level sponsored research administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units within the Miller School of Medicine, including communications with external entities. The role focuses on securing fiscally sound and compliant financial provisions for clinical research and clinical trials. This full-time position is hybrid at the Don Soffer Clinical Research Center in Miami, Florida. The analyst collaborates with University and external research entities, advises faculty and staff on sponsored research administration, maintains transparent work-progress reporting, and supports efficient pre- and post-award research processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, negotiate, and endorse financial provisions in clinical research agreements, proposals, and awards to ensure compliant processes and funding requirements, with a focus on University policies, Uniform Guidance, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Determine applicability and develop Medicare Coverage Analyses (MCAs) for applicable studies in compliance with University policies and state and federal regulations, supporting fiscally sound budgets and research billing compliance.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators, study teams, the Compliance Office, the IRB (Human Subject Research Office), Risk Management, Jackson Health System Clinical Trials Office, and other relevant University and external entities to support compliant and effective sponsored research projects.
Advise faculty and staff on sponsored research administration functions and interpret sponsor policies, government regulations, terms, and conditions.
Maintain operational consistency and transparency and provide ongoing work-progress data to Miller School of Medicine leadership and academic departments’ research administration.
Collaborate with Miller School of Medicine colleagues to support consistent and efficient pre- and post-award research activities.
Keep current on relevant professional information by attending professional development opportunities and training and monitoring publications and updates from relevant agencies.
Assist Miller School of Medicine leadership with special projects as needed.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as necessary.