What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Finance Analyst position at The Cancer & Hematology Centers?
Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.
We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Clinical Research Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of clinical trials by working with The Cancer & Hematology Centers’ research team, Principal Investigators, and ancillary services to ensure smooth and efficient study start-up, maintenance and closeout. The Clinical Research Finance Analyst is responsible for the maintenance of budgets, contracts, billing compliance documentation and for third party billing.
*The schedule to work is Monday to Friday (8:00am to 4:30pm).
Responsibilities
• Develop and negotiate clinical trial budgets with Sponsors/CROs, ensuring alignment with study protocols, regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Maintain budgets and contracts from study activation through study closure; review protocols for billing/billing compliance impact, update internal documents, negotiate budget and contract amendments as needed.
• Review, document, and process third party research orders and claims.
• Review and negotiate confidentiality agreements, contract amendments and other research agreements as needed.
• Ensure proposed contractual terms, conditions, and corresponding obligations comply with all applicable laws, federal regulations, and institutional policies.
• Acts as a billing compliance liaison for research team members, providing support for billing compliance inquiries.
• Provide quality assurance for budgets, Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) budget builds and EMR regimens.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with sponsors and/or CRO to facilitate timely negotiations.
• Partner with other members of the CHC Research Finance team to maintain proper reimbursement and revenue integrity.
• Performs other work as assigned.
Key Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Familiarity with FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines governing the conduct of research in human subjects.
• Understanding of National Coverage Determinations (NCD) including NCD 310.1, Local Coverage Determinations, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines.
• Experience working in a CTMS, preferably Verily Viewpoint CTMS.
• Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple, concurrent processes with deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years direct clinical trial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
