Clinical Trial Risk Based Monitoring Jobs in Illinois

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Research Affairs-ResAdm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under general supervision, reporting directly to the Research Manager, centralized Clinical Trial Office (CTO) performs a supporting role in the financial and operational activities of the Clinical Trial office within the Office of Research Affairs/Research Administration. This role will analyze and draft complex clinical trial budgets (i.e., budgets that support a research study involving human beings) and negotiate components of the clinical research trial studies. Supports the needs of the centralized Clinical Trials Office by performing various financial or budget analyses, preparing standard and/or ad hoc reports, and providing other support for departmental processes. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in business (accounting or finance) or relevant scientific field (biology or health sciences)
•2 years of experience clinical (human subject) trial development and negotiation experience or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience where the required knowledge skills and abilities have been acquired.
•Working knowledge and understanding of clinical trial budgets and coordination of information between the informed consent, coverage analysis, internal and external budget workbooks and research contracts to ensure that the clinical trial budget is sufficient to cover the costs of conducting the study..
•Demonstrated experience analyzing and drafting complex budgets and negotiating mutually satisfying terms and conditions.
•Ability to conduct financial analysis and produce financial statements and reports.
•Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures needed to perform job duties.
•Possesses a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interface at all levels throughout the organization.
• Highly motivated with good organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines; works well under pressure.
• Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office Products with advanced knowledge of Excel and Access; ability to work with and be proficient in stand-alone system applications.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Experience in a large healthcare system or similar environment.
• Experience in clinical research conduct.
Physical Demands:
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Assists with building and negotiating clinical trial budgets and contract terms, on behalf of faculty and the Departments, with industry, federal, and private funding agencies
•Coordinate flow of financial data including collection, maintenance and updating of data to support the development, analyses and monitoring of various departmental processes or functions. Perform required financial analyses utilizing this data as assigned.
•Support departmental leadership in the process of developing the annual operating/capital budget, the long-term financial plan, and the periodic reforecast, etc.
•Create, manage, and track chargeback methodologies for functions related to clinical trials and interactions with other entities throughout the institution.
•Adheres to budgeting standards for all clinical trials when interacting with CTO staff to assist in clinical trials creation and negotiation.
•Provides updates and reports to physicians, leadership, committees, and staff as appropriate.
•Assist with coverage analysis, billing/accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections as it relates to clinical trials.
•Ensure appropriate research rates are applied to the budget and will negotiate the budget with the sponsor. The incumbent is required to interface, advise and consult with physicians and staff within the CTO and the individual department conducting research on research-related financial issues.
•Act as the liaison to the Research Revenue Cycle team. Assist with patient insurance questions and concerns as it relates to clinical trials.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

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