Pre-Award Specialist III

Job Summary This is a full-time position within the Tulane Clinical Research Finance Office under the LA CATS Clinical Research Resources Core. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure sound financial management of clinical research within the university by providing financial support for clinical trials, as well as guidance on research finance for research staff and administrators. Responsibilities Develop, negotiate, and execute budgets for clinical trials. Perform Medicare coverage analyses for clinical trials to confirm billing compliance. Provide management, training, and other support related to Tulane’s clinical trial management system. Serve as a resource for guidance on research finance issues from departments within the School of Medicine in both pre- and post-award phases. Provide ongoing education to support research budgeting, labor distribution, financial management, invoicing, and other topics. Contribute information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross-functional team. Ensure effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of 5 years effective work-related research and/or financial management experience. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered. Preferred Qualification: Master’s Degree preferred. Direct experience developing and negotiating clinical-trial budgets. Direct experience interpreting and applying coverage determinations for clinical research. Experience and aptitude conducting and leading training sessions for research staff with varying specialties and levels of prior exposure to subject matter. About Us Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Job Info Job Identification 896 Job Category Research Posting Date 05/22/2026, 01:37 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations New Orleans, LA, United States Legal Employer Tulane University Business Unit Tulane University Department SOM LACaTS Clinical Research Resources Core #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulane University Translational Science Institute