Sr. Healthcare Research Financial Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

In your pivotal role as a Senior Healthcare Research Financial Specialist, you will plan, develop and coordinate the preparation of financial analyses and reports to assess the viability of long-range strategic and financial plans and programs including, but not limited to, operational and capital budgets, financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses and other financial information; monitor results from program and project implementation; perform complex and specialized assignments in assigned area of expertise; perform lead role in coordinating complex projects; perform primarily post-award financial activities. This role is responsible for ensuring VUMC policies and terms and conditions of sponsored projects are followed. This position will work normal business hours Monday – Friday and offers the opportunity to work remotely. The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)
4 years relevant experience (Required)
Financial Analysis (Advanced)
Communication of Results (Advanced)
Problem Solving (Advanced)
Project Management (Advanced)
Written Communication (Advanced)
Peer Leadership (Novice)

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in research administration is preferred.
Strong experience in post-award research administration.
Demonstrated expertise with post award management of federal projects in an educational/hospital environment
Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the VICTR research administration team
Manage post-award accounting functions for assigned areas in compliance with sponsor, institution, and federal guidelines and deadlines
Monitor compliance for research activities
Analyze and develop budgets, prepare financial projections, and coordinate allocation of project effort among multiple funding sources, including extramural and academic program support funds
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to leaders and commitment recipients affiliated with VICTR
Coordinate with team to develop and facilitate contract agreements with industry and sub-recipient partners
Serve as a resource to faculty and institute leadership on matters related to grants management and clinical trials administration