"Research Grant & Budget Analyst Midvalley Dermatology"

Research Grant & Budget Analyst Midvalley Dermatology

Job Summary

The Research Grant & Budget Analyst is responsible for the financial and accounting processes and deliverables that support clinical research activities. This role manages the full lifecycle of clinical trial budgeting — from initial development and negotiation through amendments, reporting, and closeout. Responsibilities include developing complex study budgets from start to finish, negotiating budget terms with sponsors, reviewing clinical trial agreements and scientific protocols, maintaining fee schedule updates, and preparing accurate financial reports.

The analyst ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and proper cost allocation across all phases of the study. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to interpret complex protocols and agreements within a clinical research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of clinical research studies across pre-award and post-award phases
• Develop, analyze, and negotiate complex clinical trial budgets and payment terms with industry, government, non-profit, and investigator sponsors
• Conduct Medicare Coverage Analysis, evaluating protocols to determine resource needs, cost allocation, and standard-of-care vs. research-related expenses
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR Part 31, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE)
• Partner with Principal Investigators, study teams, ancillary departments, OSP, and sponsors to ensure accurate budgeting and contract alignment
• Review and process protocol and budget amendments
• Monitor study accounts, reconcile receivables, track payments, and provide forecasting and financial performance analysis
• Prepare and manage sponsor invoices, ancillary payments, and patient stipends; resolve payment discrepancies and negotiate final account closeout
• Maintain accurate financial data in OnCore and ensure alignment between study calendars, budgets, and coverage analysis
• Prepare financial reports and presentations to support investigators and leadership decision-making
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical research finance and contribute to process improvements, audits, and training initiatives

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Direct experience in a clinical research setting, with demonstrated involvement in clinical trial budgeting and research finance operations.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• Intrinsic motivation, intellectual curiosity, and initiative-the qualities that enable GCOs to anticipate challenges, ask good questions, and identify solutions before they are requested.
• Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including PeopleSoft, ePR, UShop, eProposal, and eAward.
• Experience with OnCore is preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44350B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday l Hybrid schedule Opportunity for 2-3 remote days per week once proficiency in core responsibilities is established.
Department: 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: $48,000 to $68,000
Close Date: 5/24/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197005