Job Title: Clinical Research Finance Specialist

Job Description

This role involves a mix of pre-award and post-award responsibilities, covering budget/contract and billing/invoicing tasks. The position includes financial management, grant oversight, and administrative coordination. Responsibilities include reconciling billing in Epic, allocating charges correctly to sponsors or insurance, and reviewing clinical trial-related charges. Pre-award duties involve coordinating with research core and third-party vendors to work on budgets and contracts for new trials, reviewing initial budgets and contracts, and submitting protocol amendments. The role also includes setting up billing calendars in Encore and meeting with physicians to review grant balances and expenses, as well as processing checks and patient reimbursements.

ResponsibilitiesReconcile billing in EpicAllocate charges correctly to sponsors or insuranceReview clinical trial-related chargesCoordinate with research core and third-party vendors on budgets and contracts for new trialsReview initial budgets and contractsSubmit protocol amendmentsSet up billing calendars in EncoreMeet with physicians to review grant balances and expensesProcess checks and patient reimbursementsEssential SkillsClinical researchContracts administrationBachelor's degree in Science or Finance3 years of experience in clinical research (ideally in grants/contracts but CRC experience is acceptable)Computer skills - Excel, EPIC, and similar systemsExperience in oncology and financeAdditional Skills & QualificationsPre and post-award experienceExperience in oncologyWork Environment

You will work as part of a team of six, with three members on post-award and three on pre-award. This role involves both pre-award and post-award responsibilities, and you will be assigned to specific physicians for regular collaboration, ensuring continuity. The team works closely together to cover for each other and distribute the workload as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.

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