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Children's National Hospital

Senior Clinical Research Budget Analyst

Children's National Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900


Description

Sr. Clinical Research Budget Analyst completes budget development, sponsor negotiations and revenue cycle operational activities for clinical trials activities. Reports to the Manager of Clinical Trials Office. Clinical research experience and familiarity with database systems is recommended, including working knowledge of IRB, ICH/GCP guidelines, federal and state guidelines, and regulations and laws that govern research administration.

Qualifications

Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree in Sciences, Health Administration, Computer Science or equivalent with the minimum required experience (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience5 years prior clinical trials experience either as a clinical research coordinator or in clinical research administration in academic institutions, biopharmaceuticals or CRO. (Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeUse of computers and web-based applications in a security-focused environment.Critical thinking skills – ability to analyze clinical research protocols, assess study budgets, and analyze clinical trial contracts including payment terms.Excellent communication skills, ability to interact across the organization, and negotiate with clinical research sponsor/clinical research organization personnel in a professional manner to represent CNH.Ability to work well with faculty, staff and across multiple teams to accomplish common goals.

Functional Accountabilities

Study Budgets and Negotiations

Responsible for the development of study budgets and negotiations to external funding agencies and sponsors including industry and contract research organizations.

Works closely with PI and study team to ensure that all expenses are captured accurately in the budget.

Facilitates ancillary department budgeting including lab, radiology, PCI, investigational pharmacy as needed for each study.

Strives to meet expected turnaround times for budget development and negotiation.

Provides training and support for complex budget topics to junior team members, and the research community as needed.

Participates in research coordinator training as needed by developing and delivering presentations at monthly meetings or quarterly orientations.

Supports the CTO manager in the development of routine productivity reports as needed.

Participates in QA/QI initiatives as assigned.

Completes financial build in OnCore Clinical Research Management Systems (CRMS).

Act as a resource in patient care billing compliance, participating in training and education as needed.

Acts as a resource in the development of internal policies, procedures and job aides related to clinical trial billing.

Responsible Conduct of Research

Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.

Partner with all team members to achieve goals.

Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment.

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently.

Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Safety

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