Clinical Research Financial Analyst

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Research Financial Analyst at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) plays a crucial role in providing financial analysis support for clinical research trials. This position involves developing and negotiating budgets for various clinical trials, resolving budget-related issues, and serving as a budgeting resource for clinical projects. The analyst will also assist in study feasibility assessments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist in negotiations for clinical research budgets including for National Institutes of Health (NIH) and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials.
• Resolve issues related to trial budgets, billing, milestones, and related payments.
• Serve as the budgeting resource for clinical projects and studies.
• Assist with study feasibility assessment and resource verification.
• Review payment terms, assist in invoicing studies, and document all communications.
• Assist with presentation preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• At least three (3) years financial experience.
• At least one (1) year clinical, research or healthcare related experience.
• Basic knowledge of regulations regarding participant welfare in research including Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration guidelines (FDA), reporting requirements for adverse events, and elements of informed consent.
• Basic knowledge of clinical regulations and guidelines including the International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP).
• Basic knowledge of research protocols and related government regulations.
• Basic proficiency in clinical trial management system software (CTMS).
• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Solid time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.