Clinical Research Financial Specialist

SUMMARY: p style=margin-top: 0inspan class=ui-providerThe strongClinical Research FinancialSpecialist /strongspan class=ui-providerresides within the Brown University Health Office ofCancer Research (BHOCR), under the direction of a Department Research FinanceManager. The position is recruiting a high-level performer of clinical researchadministration functions and activities. The position will support and mentorentry-level and mid-level colleagues with assigned activities. The ClinicalResearch Financial Specialist may be assigned any of the following pre-award orpost-award activities for a portfolio of clinical research studies: calendarbuilds in OnCore (clinical trial management system); Coverage Analysis; budgetdevelopment and negotiation; sponsor invoicing; sponsored account invoicing;accounts receivable activities; study closeout activities, grant applicationsand management and patient charge segregation. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENTheClinical Research Financial Specialist is responsible for the management ofcomplex research portfolios for multiple laboratories (and Disease Centers, as applicable)span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:EN and completes work autonomously, updating department leadership, asnecessary. The Clinical Research Financial Specialist serves in aleadership role within the department business office, functioning as a seniorresource to peers within the department and across the Institution.;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-ansi-language:ENThe Clinical Research FinancialSpecialist is responsible for a diverse set of funding types including federal,industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENThe Clinical Research Financial Specialist collaborates with and advisesfaculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applicationsand/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and isresponsible for problem solving on behalf of the department. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENTheClinical Research Financial Specialist has advanced and specialized expertiseand regularly provides guidance and mentorship to colleagues with lessexperience, in addition to leading training and educational efforts within theInstitution. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENTheClinical Research Financial Specialist is responsible for collaborating withInstitute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable,Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, and the ClinicalTrials Office,. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENInaddition to grant management responsibilities, the Clinical Research FinancialSpecialist will manage special projects /assignments either within thedepartment or across departments and will represent the Department atInstitutional Committees/Workgroups. The Clinical Research Financial Specialistis expected to partner with Department Leadership and Faculty to set strategyand provide guidance and expertise.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialThe ClinicalResearch Financial Specialist is responsible for the financial management ofthe of assigned clinical research projects: including but not all-inclusive ofthe span style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialplanning, developing, monitoring andcoordinating the departmental research administrative activities for assigneddepartment/programs within BHOCR. In this position you will collaboratewith and advise faculty and researchers on the preparation sponsored researchprojects and the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds. Youwill be responsible for a diverse set of funding types on various phases ofclinical research in adult and pediatric hematology-oncology.span style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial You will serve as a point person and facilitatesmooth coordination, communication, and problem resolution relative to researchadministrative matters between department, research administration, faculty,divisional leaders, and other hospital and university departments. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialPre-AwardManagement style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial ul style=margin-top:0in type=disc li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineResponsible for facilitating study start up activities for new clinical trials at BHOCR. This includes initial calendar and coverage analysis development, budget negotiations and clinical trial agreement execution. Additional requirements include requesting letters of collaboration. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineProactively works with faculty and/or professional staff to identify funding opportunities and prepare applications for grants in compliance with sponsor guidelines and Brown University Health’s standards for excellence and timeliness. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineResponsible for the timely and accurate completion of entire proposal (excluding scientific content) for accuracy, presentation, and compliance.This includes but is not limited to all administrative pages, narratives for non-scientific areas of the grant (e.g., data sharing plan, resource sharing plan, human subjects, etc.), and appendices. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineResponsible for oversight of grant submittal process, including monitoring the application review process and submitting supplemental information. Works with faculty to review summary sheets and plan responses/revised applications, if applicable, and complete any JIT or program requests. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineAssists with all progress reports and ensures compliance and responsiveness with sponsor guidelines and requests. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineCommunicates institutional and funding agencies’ regulations and policies on grants and contracts. Familiarizes administrative staff regarding Rhode Island Hospital institutional research policies and procedures. Responsible for coordinating and providing information to the faculty about funding opportunities, requirements, and deadlines. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialPost-AwardManagement ul style=margin-top:0in type=disc li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineResponsible for preparing and submitting invoices to Sponsors, including tracking receipt of payment. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineResponsible for completing check requests for invoices the department received through our vendors and tracking payments to external companies. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineUpdates associated budgets and Medicare Coverage Analysis as clinical research studies undergo amendments. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineUpon award, finalizes the budget and works with Office of Research to get the award set up properly in a timely manner. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineReviews Notice of Award for any budgetary or other restrictions/requirements.Works with faculty to assure understanding of reporting and other requirements of PI.span style=font-size: 12.0pt li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineReviews budget adjustments, restrictions, required responses with faculty and ensures a timely response to the sponsor. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineManages budget spending to guidelines, monitoring and reviewing allocation of research funds, grant balances and charges, ensuring appropriate use of funds under investigator control, both in terms of sponsor/external regulations and Brown Health University policy. Calculates overhead and fringe benefit charges; completes supply chain equipment application; ensures payment of salaries; and generates spreadsheets. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineCompiles and analyzes fiscal data; develops updates, disseminates accurate and complete financial information to ensure compliance with all requirements of funded programs. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselineAssists in managing the department post-award aspect of projects, knowledge of sponsor, institutional and departmental requirements, ability to interpret those requirements and competency in addressing the in-house systems (research administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, finance, purchasing, human resources, payroll and pharmacy). style=margin-left: 0.25in; vertical-align: baseline style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialOngoing: ul style=margin-top:0in type=disc li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialMaintains confidential and comprehensive records of salary expenses and other disbursements, recommending adjustments where necessary. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialMaintains communications with review committees to learn of any new requirements and to help ensure compliance with current regulations. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialPrepares/provides reports and documents as requested by the managers; attends related meetings on regular basis. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialRepresent department at research administration management meetings and on hospital teams. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialCompliance ul style=margin-top:0in type=disc li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baselinePartners with faculty and researchers to ensure adherence to internal and external policies. li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialMaintains communications with review committees to learn of any new requirements and to help ensure compliance with current regulations. style=margin-left: 0.5in ul style=margin-top:0in type=disc li class=MsoNormal style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialComplete billing review for clinical research study participants in Epic/LifeChart. span style=font-size:12.0pt span style=font-size:12.0ptThe Clinical Research Financial Specialist is responsible for themanagement of complex research portfolios working autonomously, updatingdepartment leadership as necessary. This role acts as a senior resource topeers within the department and across the hospital system. span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENAbleto lead and influence projects within the Department and across the Institution’sresearch central offices. Independently discusses and troubleshoots complexissues. Shares ideas openly and accurately, and communicates them effectively,both in writing and verbally. span style=font-size:12.0ptPerforms other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialBachelor’s degreein business administration, finance or related area, or lieu, at least 10 yearsof relevant research administration experience.span style=font-size:12.0pt style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial EXPERIENCE: style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialAt least tenyears of experience in a research/academic environment to include federal andnon-federal funding, grant application processes, and regulations set by local,federal, hospital, and independent agencies preferred. Oncology clinicalresearch experience preferred. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialExcellent verbaland written skills are essential. The ability to interact with persons fromdiverse backgrounds such as MD’s, PhD’s, research and administrative staff. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialThoroughknowledge of microcomputers, peripheral equipment and networks. Thoroughknowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Windows.Ability to learn specific research access programs. style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: span style=font-size:12.0ptNone. Pay Range: $74,672.00-$123,198.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No

Created: 2026-03-04