Research Contracts Admin

Deaconess Health System • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The Research Contracts Administrator supports the financial and operational success of clinical research studies through budget development, contract administration, financial compliance, and sponsor relations. The role works with research leadership, investigators, study coordinators, sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and finance teams to evaluate research opportunities, negotiate budgets, manage financial processes, and support clinical trial agreements.

This position evaluates study feasibility and economic viability, coordinates clinical trial agreement and budget documentation, monitors contractual payments, establishes study financial tracking, and supports research billing and revenue management. It also provides guidance to research partners, maintains accurate records and reporting, and contributes to process improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret contracts, budgets, and financial documentation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, sponsors, investigators, and research teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex financial and contractual situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial management tools.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Experience with clinical research administration, research finance, healthcare contracts, or grant management.
• Knowledge of clinical trial budgets, sponsor agreements, and research compliance requirements.
• Experience working with hospitals, academic medical centers, research organizations, or CROs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of clinical research opportunities.
• Develop and analyze study budgets to assess economic viability and support research planning.
• Participate in feasibility reviews and collaborate with research leadership on study assessments.
• Review budget-related contract terms and support negotiations with sponsors and CROs.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and execution of clinical trial agreements, budgets, amendments, and contract extensions.
• Serve as a liaison between research teams, sponsors, CROs, and financial stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with contractual payment terms, including startup payments, patient visit reimbursements, enrollment incentives, and milestone payments.
• Establish and maintain study accounts and financial tracking processes.
• Support research billing activities, fee ticket development, and revenue management processes.
• Collaborate with investigators, study coordinators, coding professionals, and departmental leaders to ensure accurate study-related financial documentation.
• Assist with study revenue projections and financial oversight throughout the research lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and training to affiliated research partners regarding research finance processes and systems.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to research contracts and budgets.
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and financial performance.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunity to support clinical research advancing patient care and medical discovery.
• Exposure to a wide variety of research studies, sponsors, and healthcare initiatives.
• Collaboration with physicians, researchers, finance professionals, and healthcare leaders.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in research finance, contract administration, and clinical trial operations.
• Professional growth through involvement in complex negotiations, financial analysis, and strategic research initiatives.
• Supportive team environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Career advancement opportunities within research administration and healthcare operations.
• Stable healthcare organization committed to improving lives through research, education, and innovation.
• Culture built on teamwork, accountability, integrity, and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time