Pre Award Finance Coordinator - General Research

Department: 80096 Carolinas Medical Center - LC:
Clinical Trials:
Morehead

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

* Position is remote with onsite meetings required from time to time.

Pay Range

$33.05 - $49.60

• Reviews and completes pre-award financial activities for department approved clinical trials including but not limited to request/creation of Medicare Coverage Analysis, creation of internal cost budget following organizational policies and clinical trial billing regulations.
• Negotiates clinical trial budget and payment terms associated with clinical trial protocols and protocol amendments.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical teammates, investigators, sponsors/CROs, and Central Research Offices.
• Provides weekly updates on clinical trial budget & agreements in pre-activation phase and at time of receipt of protocol amendments.
• Gathers information from Clinical Trial protocol and/or agreement for execution of sub-contract with external vendors.
• Completes pre-award grants administration process in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Provides leadership to ensure effective and efficient grant & clinical trial budget development.
• Manages grant application process including completion of pre-submission documentation, preparation of accurate application package, approval of budget, coordination of submission to central office and funding agency, and tracking of final proposal.
• Resolves complex, sensitive, and other non-routine issues related to grant/Clinical Trial administration & contract negotiation.
• Gathers information from a variety of federal, state and private granting agencies.
• Interprets grant and contract requirements, funding agency guidelines and billing compliance requirements.
• Provides consultation and technical services to support faculty and team members in developing internal & external grant proposals that support the mission and goals.
• Prepares monthly monitoring reports for department to include upcoming proposal deadlines, report deadlines and other administrative renewals.
• Coordinates with the Office of Grants and Contracts/Sponsored Programs regarding grant requests from faculty and team members.
• Advises leadership/faculty of grant funding programs/opportunities. Reviews and disseminates information from sponsor's regarding deadlines.
• Ensures on-time submission of necessary documentation and monitors electronic submission processes. Maintains archives on submitted external proposals and contracts.
• Oversees establishment of new awards, reviews new grants and awards for compliance and requirements. Serves as a liaison between department and other units on all pre-award matters.

Requires periods of standing, sitting, walking, and some light lifting.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required. 4 to 6 years of directly related experience required. Clinical trials and ability to navigate/interpret clinical research protocols for translation into a budget preferred. Negotiation experience with industry Sponsors preferred.

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• Paid Time Off programs
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• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
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