Budget/Contract Analyst, Clinical Research

Company: NYU Langone Health
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Budget/Contract Analyst, Clinical Research (Clinical Research Ops Specialist).

This position will serve as the primary point of contact for investigators and study teams within an assigned portfolio for clinical trial budgets.Job Responsibilities:

• Using the internal billing grid/prospective reimbursement analysis, develops a complete internal budget assuring that all research procedure, subject, personnel and administrative fees are accounted for. Applies appropriate inflation and margin rates.
• Other duties as assigned
• Reviews study amendments for impact to budget and contract and initiates those processes when necessary.
• Maintains transparency with study teams as to status of budget.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the department/investigator and central office on all matters of study pre-award budget processes.
• Releases the study for activation when central office processes are complete and budget and contract are final.
• Collaborates with Research finance to load an appropriate budget into PeopleSoft and create the chart string.
• Enters finalized sponsor invoicing terms are entered into Clinical Research Management system including appropriate visit descriptions and payments, invoiced separately procedures, optional procedures, subject stipend and travel terms and other reimbursable items.
• Collaborates with sponsored projects staff to ensure final negotiated budget and billing terms are incorporated into executed clinical trial agreement.
• Compares completed internal budget against sponsor offer and negotiates with sponsor until a satisfactory reimbursement schedule is obtained.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or healthcare related field required
  • Five or more years experience developing and negotiating budgets.
  • Prior experience in clinical research and/or in research billing compliance required
  • A working understanding of research billing compliance including National Coverage Determinations (NCCDs) for coverage of routine costs and the CMS Clinical Research Policy required
  • Analytical, mathematical, and accounting skills to produce accurate data and/or recommendations.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) to effectively interpret instructions, convery and present information and interact with a wide variety of people in a helpful, effective, and informative manner using tact and diplomacy.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Prior experience as a study coordinator is highly desirable.
    • Knowledge of pre-and post-award grant management desired.
    • Prior experience with oncology clinical trials desired.
    • Action oriented, Functional/technical skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Time management, and Written communications.
    • Respects diversity.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
      
      NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
      
      NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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