Responsibilities The Clinical Research Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial management of the of assigned clinical research projects: including but not all-inclusive of the planning developing monitoring and coordinating the departmental research administrative activities for assigned department/programs. In this position you will collaborate with and advise faculty and researchers on the preparation sponsored research projects and the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds. You will be responsible for a diverse set of funding types on various phases of clinical research in adult and pediatric hematology- oncology. You will serve as a point person and facilitate smooth coordination communication and problem resolution relative to research administrative matters between department research administration faculty divisional leaders and other hospital and university departments. Pre-Award Management + Responsible for facilitating study start up activities for new clinical trials. This includes initial calendar and coverage analysis development budget negotiations and clinical trial agreement execution. Additional requirements include requesting letters of collaboration. + Proactively works with faculty and/or professional staff to identify funding opportunities and prepare applications for grants in compliance with sponsor guidelines and standards for excellence and timeliness. + Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of entire proposal (excluding scientific content) for accuracy presentation and compliance. This includes but is not limited to all administrative pages narratives for non-scientific areas of the grant (e.g. data sharing plan resource sharing plan human subjects etc.) and appendices. + Responsible for oversight of grant submittal process including monitoring the application review process and submitting supplemental information. Works with faculty to review summary sheets and plan responses/revised applications if applicable and complete any JIT or program requests. + Assists with all progress reports and ensures compliance and responsiveness with sponsor guidelines and requests. + Communicates institutional and funding agencies, regulations and policies on grants and contracts. Familiarizes administrative staff regarding institutional research policies and procedures. Responsible for coordinating and providing information to the faculty about funding opportunities requirements and deadlines. Post-Award Management + Responsible for preparing and submitting invoices to Sponsors including tracking receipt of payment. + Responsible for completing check requests for invoices the department received through our vendors and tracking payments to external companies. + Updates associated budgets and MCAs as clinical research studies undergo amendments. + Upon award finalizes the budget and works with Office of Research to get the award set up properly in a timely manner. + Reviews Notice of Award for any budgetary or other restrictions/requirements. Works with faculty to assure understanding of reporting and other requirements of PI. + Reviews budget adjustments restrictions required responses with faculty and ensures a timely response to the sponsor. + Manages budget spending to guidelines monitoring and reviewing allocation of research funds grant balances and charges ensuring appropriate use of funds under investigator control both in terms of sponsor/external regulations and policy. Calculates overhead and fringe benefit charges; purchases equipment; ensures payment of salaries; and generates spreadsheets. + Compiles and analyzes fiscal data; develops updates disseminates accurate and complete financial information to ensure compliance with all requirements of funded programs. + Assists in managing the department post-award aspect of projects knowledge of sponsor institutional and departmental requirements ability to interpret those requirements and competency in addressing the in-house systems (research administration accounts payable accounts receivable finance purchasing human resources payroll and pharmacy). EDUCATION: + Bachelors degree in business administration finance or related area EXPERIENCE: + At least three to five years of experience in a research/academic environment to include federal and non-federal funding grant application processes and regulations set by local federal hospital and independent agencies. + Oncology clinical research experience preferred. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. 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