Assistant Clinical Research Coverage and Budget Analyst

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Office of Research & Partnerships' Office of Research Administration is looking for an Assistant Clinical Research Coverage and Budget Analyst for research administration to assist with the financial aspects of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting study start-ups working closely with colleagues in a fast-paced environment. A successful candidate is responsible for supporting the development of coverage analyses, negotiation of study budgets, and management of OnCore Enterprise Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) for clinical research studies. They will work closely with senior members of the research administration team to provide timely support in the administrative start-up and maintenance of clinical research projects.

Remote/Out of State employment considered.

The Office of Clinical Research Administration provides compliance support and education for the research teams and faculty members in the colleges, research institutes and centers of the University of Arizona Health Sciences.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Support development of complex Medicare coverage analysis and budgets by building template documents in accordance with study protocol and CRA procedures.
• Draft Medicare coverage analysis and budgets for straightforward research projects and study amendments.
• Provide other appropriate assistance to Senior Clinical Research Coverage and Budget Analysts to ensure quality and timely completion of research projects.
• Maintain final documents and distribute to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and submit online routing in the UAccess Research System.
• Build coverage analysis tables in OnCore.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and a strong ability to multi-task multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and significant attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment with changing priorities in a manner that is effective and efficient.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university and sponsor agency policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical research including Medicare coverage analysis development or implementation, budget development or negotiation, and/or working in a clinical trial management system (e.g OnCore).
• Experience with U of A systems, specifically UAccess Research.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade 7

Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Research Program Admin

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
Elisha Johnson | elishajohnson@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter