Clinical Research Budget Analyst

Job Description

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education research and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities but also an environment noted for diversity community involvement intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Medicine works to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty medical care to people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals. Within the large UW Medicine health system the School of Medicine (SOM) is a world leader in biomedical research with the largest biomedical research program at a public university based on National Institutes of Health funding and ranking among the top research universities internationally.

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) supports the clinical research mission of UW Medicine. The CTO is an operational unit within the SOMs Office of Research and Graduate Education charged with providing multi-service support to clinical researchers bringing important new therapies to our patients in compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Trials Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Research Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst). Reporting to the CTO Manager of Trial Start-up and Special Projects the Budget Analyst position is responsible for developing and negotiating budgets and payment terms of clinical trial agreements for clinical trials and clinical research studies across multiple therapeutic areas.

This position is responsible for drafting budgets and performing negotiations with industry biotech and biopharma sponsors on complex clinical trial protocols while adhering to aggressive trial start-up timeline goals. Ability to work collaboratively in a group setting in a fast-paced environment is crucial in this role.

POSITION IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY

Clinical Trials Office is a central clinical research operation with compliance responsibilities and services across the vast portfolio of clinical trials in UW Medicine. The CTO operation has direct impact on UW reputation with major global biotech and biopharma sponsors the availability of funded clinical trial opportunities in UW pipeline and UW patients access to novel addition the CTO plays a key role in mitigating institutional financial and reputational risks by ensuring strict compliance with the CMS and the FDA regulations and guidelines. CTO Budget Analyst is a key position in maintaining secure and fully compliant CTO operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Trial Budget Analysis and Negotiation (90%)

• Perform comprehensive and independent analysis of clinical trial protocols and other study documents including the research study budget contract informed consent pharmacy and lab manuals and other supporting documentation.
• Perform thorough review of study calendars research coding and coverage analysis of research procedures in alignment with CMS rules and analyze audit-ready study billing grids.
• Analyze industry sponsor budget proposal clinical trial protocol and manuals to develop and negotiate comprehensive study budgets and payment terms.
• Inform the development and implementation of institutional and multi-institutional clinical trial and accompanying systems.
• Perform study protocol complexity analysis to drive the proper costing and effort application.
• Analyze and validate clinical trial financial systems design and operational workflows to optimize performance and productivity.
• Provide training and education to CTO colleagues School of Medicine investigators research staff and practice site staff on research budgeting and billing policies procedures and tools.
• Provide excellent customer service and accurate guidance to clinical research study teams regarding clinical research budgeting and billing policies and procedures. Keep study teams apprised of study status.
• Track projects through multiple milestone points in the CTO production database to inform analytics. Manage production tickets and communications regarding work performed in compliance with office policies procedures and standards.
• Ensure electronic and paper study files are created updated stored and maintained according to established office practices customer service standards and UW record retention policies from initial contact to study closeout and beyond.
• Assist faculty staff and others in interpreting internal and external research policies determining applicable review requirements and facilitating timely budget approval.

CTO Projects (10%)

• Contribute to the development of the CTO metrics and other analytics for internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the development of standardized procedures and tools for clinical research budgeting.
• Contribute to the development of the CTO website content training materials and SOPs.
• Participate in internal and interdepartmental project teams as assigned.
• Analyze issues and quiries from clients and escalate as appropriate to the CTO leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors degree in science business healthcare administration or related field and at least three years experience with clinical trial budget development and negotiation coverage analysis clinical research study coordination or management health system operations or other related research or healthcare experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to make positive contributions and work effectively and efficiently in a group environment.
• Working knowledge of the Medicare Clinical Trials Policy and other Federal State and institutional clinical research regulations.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff faculty management and collaborators.
• Ability to understand and convey complex policy financial and scientific/technical information in a manner that is understandable to a wide audience.
• Ability to teach and mentor others in group settings in one-on-one sessions and remotely.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work independently in a fast-paced high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Excel and Access.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in business or healthcare administration or related field
• Experience working in OnCore or other CTMS system.
• Coverage analysis certification or ACRP or SOCRA credentialing (CCRC CCRP).
• Experience working with an intake ticketing system performance.
• Accounting and finance experience.
• Experience as a research study coordinator and/or fiscal specialist in a healthcare setting.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.