Clinical Research Analyst

Job Title: Clinical Research Analyst

Job Description

The Clinical Research Analyst supports the financial and compliance aspects of clinical research activities, focusing on grant and contract interpretation, post-award financial management, and accurate reporting. This role ensures that research-related financial statements and transactions comply with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies, while providing clear, actionable information to stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines for established goals in an accurate and efficient manner across all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide support and assistance in developing, analyzing, and effectively communicating actionable financial and operational information to stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Review and validate financial information, assumptions, and methodologies based on a thorough understanding of financial concepts, healthcare principles, and internal systems.
• Apply growing knowledge of federal regulations and policies on research compliance to ensure accuracy and completeness of research-related financial statements.
• Interpret grants and contracts executed through the Office of Sponsored Research and record related post-award financial activities in the PeopleSoft system in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial activities comply with sponsor requirements and audit standards established in the OMB Uniform Audit Guidance.
• Coordinate and provide post-award activities, including submission of financial progress reports, forecasting results, funding trend analyses, and award close-out, to ensure adherence to award terms and institutional policies.
• Prepare backup financial documentation and complete the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to support accurate reporting and compliance.
• Actively participate in the annual external audit of funds received from the government, including providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Manage revenue-related activities for research departments, including invoicing sponsors, following up on accounts receivable, and performing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process study-related expenses such as payments to physicians, laboratory services, pharmacy, and imaging departments.
• Serve as a liaison to department leaders on research finance matters, providing guidance and clarification on financial policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to review monthly performance and assist with financial analysis and revenue projections for research activities.
• Assist research departments with annual budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial guidelines and research objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support the smooth and efficient operation of the research finance department.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in daily work.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting and an operational grasp of routine accounting functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word and advanced Microsoft Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and INDEX.
• Basic knowledge of research finance and its application in a clinical research environment.
• Basic knowledge and experience with clinical trials management systems (CTMS).
• Familiarity with federal requirements relating to grants and contracts.
• Basic experience with federal grant-related financial audits.
• Basic experience in general business functions involving interpretation of contract terms and conditions, financial analysis, and responsibility for revenue and accounts receivable management.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or a bachelors degree in a non-accounting discipline with adequate accounting coursework including intermediate accounting and upper-level financial and accounting courses.
• At least 1 year of experience in research finance or accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of healthcare principles and internal financial systems is beneficial.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise financial systems is advantageous.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with research, operations, and departmental leadership.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting results and conducting funding trend analyses.
• Experience preparing schedules of expenditures of federal awards and related documentation.
• Exposure to post-award grant and contract management, including financial progress reporting and close-out activities.
• Exp in clinical research, grants, post-award reporting, and finance is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This position operates within a remote-friendly environment and requires residency in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia. The role involves regular use of financial and research-related systems, including clinical trials management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and enterprise financial platforms. Work is primarily computer-based, with significant time spent analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating virtually with research and operations teams. The environment emphasizes accuracy, compliance with federal and sponsor requirements, and effective communication across departments, supporting a professional and detail-oriented culture focused on advancing clinical research.

This is a Contract position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Altamonte Springs, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

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