Lead Clinical Research Finance Coordinator - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-2025” rankings. Job Description Join Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-2025” rankings. Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why we have been recognized nine years in a row on the “Best Hospital” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all our patients with cancer. Why work here? Beyond an outstanding benefits package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of care we strive for. Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research. This position functions as a Clinical Research Finance Coordinator III, Team Lead (CRFC III, Team Lead), responsible for evaluating and working to improve operational workflow within the Research Finance team by establishing priorities and delegating tasks within the unit. This candidate is responsible the oversight of highly complex and pivotal projects that are assigned by the Manager of Research. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Develops and updates Medicare Coverage Analysis grids in order to assess which procedures/services within the protocol are covered under Medicare guidelines. Works in conjunction with Cedars-Sinai Industry Sponsored Research Office in order to produce a final document. Critically evaluates research protocols to assess resource needs; assessment includes all research procedures, clinical research staff time, investigator time, and costs from ancillary departments. Develops clinical trial budgets and negotiates with industry sponsors. Renegotiates budgets as part of trial maintenance through amendments. Creates and finalizes payment terms (contract language) in conjunction with industry sponsor. Advises and directs the research budgetary/billing workflow within the unit as well as provides consultation to staff responsible for said tasks. Develops and governs the standard operating procedures in order to achieve consistent results. Develops and trains internal and external customers on budgetary/billing workflows. Leads the implementation of new applications and/or systems within the unit. Responds to industry sponsor concerns that are escalated by internal/external means. Leads cross functional meetings and provides updates on the status of the research finance team. Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and provides recommendations to improve operational efficiency within the unit. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED required Bachelor's Degree preferred Experience: 3 years Clinical research budgeting/billing experience required Licenses and Certifications: Certification in Clinical Research (CCRP) preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedars-Sinai