Description:

Plans, directs, and monitors operations of the Clinical Trial Finance Office. Oversees the thorough review of complex research trials and other research documentation for budgeting and billing according to federal, regulatory, and institutional requirements.

Participates in OHRS's short- and long-term strategic planning activities. Initiates new strategies and initiatives and implements plans to achieve goals.

Develop and improve relationships with internal clients, stakeholders, CROs, and sponsors. Function as the primary stakeholder in finance-related activities across the RWJBH health system.

Guides and oversees the development, negotiation, and implementation of comprehensive research budgets and contracts. Oversees the development of Medicare Coverage Analysis and research billing grids. Identifies and designates study-related clinical services. Develops and implements pricing models and establishes payment terms with sponsors.

Leads contract and agreement discussion and execution in collaboration with the Office of Research Contract Services.

Attends Contract, Utilization, Regulatory Budget (CURB) meetings to update negotiation status and risks to deliverables and site activation timelines.

Provides expertise and is responsible for developing, implementing, updating, and using the financial and billing components of the Center’s clinical trial management system, OnCore™.

Oversees invoicing and reconciliation of payments of study sponsors. Review trends in revenue and expenses and forecast financial impacts of clinical research activities. Reviews account balance discrepancies between sponsors and the Cancer Institute. Initiates and manages financial close-out of completed trials.

Develop, establish, and manage procedures and timelines for paying stipends to research subjects for their study participation.

Collaborates with grants managers on submitting required research financial reporting to government agencies and sponsors.

Directs the human resource activities of direct reports and oversees and supports management staff in managing indirect reports, consistent with established personnel policies and procedures and regulatory agencies. This includes but is not limited to, hiring, orientation, evaluation, and progressive disciplinary actions as needed. Oversees the performance of all staff, including role expectations and performance reviews, provides feedback regarding performance, and ensures that staff qualifications are consistent with job responsibilities.

Additional Skills Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Nursing, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree in business administration or healthcare administration is highly desired. Five (5) years of financial management experience is required. Considerable experience in clinical research finance administration, with demonstrated knowledge of clinical research fiscal regulations, guidelines, and compliance issues, is required. Ten or more years of relevant experience preferred. Experience with OnCore™ CTMS preferred. The ideal candidate will have accounting skills, be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications at an advanced level (Word, Excel), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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