Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator, COM Dean's Office of Clinical Research

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You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The College of Medicine, Office of Clinical Research, is seeking to fill two (2) full-time Clinical Research Study Budget Administrator positions.

Essential Functions

• Develop, negotiate, amend, and coordinate clinical trial budgets, in accordance with UC /UC Health policy, federal laws, and regulations.
• Partner with investigators, ancillary services, and study teams to identify research procedures and services needed, budget estimates, and cost details.
• Work collaboratively with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and all UC/UCH departments engaged in clinical trial study start up.
• Review research protocols and related documents to assist with budget development.
• Review protocol amendments for impact to the sponsored research budget/contract.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities to facilitate processes related to budgets and other associated services.
• Assist with technology launches and implementation or optimization.
• Work in various research and financial systems/platforms.
• Collaborate with outside coverage analysis vendors and internal study teams to facilitate MCA development for each clinical trial study.
• Provide training, education, onboarding, and mentoring of other team members.
• Build the study budget into the institutional clinical trials management system when the budget is finalized and modify as required for amendments.
• When appropriate, work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk by working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments.
• Support business development opportunities in clinical trials.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law or Healthcare Management.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in business operations, healthcare, pharmaceutical or academic environment.
• Experience with clinical trials, budgets, billing, accounting, finance, financial analyst or related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Exposure to Medicare Coverage Analysis, CPT codes.
• Possess broad and deep knowledge of industry contract and budget development and negotiations.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical trials processes.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office; especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Kuali, REDCap, SignalPath and CTMS platforms.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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