Pre Award Finance Coordinator - General Research

Department: 80096 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Clinical Trials: Morehead Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm *Position is remote with onsite meetings required from time to time. Pay Range: $33.05 - $49.60 Essential Functions Reviews and completes pre-award financial activities for department approved clinical trials including but not limited to request/creation of Medicare Coverage Analysis, creation of internal cost budget following organizational policies and clinical trial billing regulations. Negotiates clinical trial budget and payment terms associated with clinical trial protocols and protocol amendments. Serves as a liaison between clinical teammates, investigators, sponsors/CROs, and Central Research Offices. Provides weekly updates on clinical trial budget & agreements in pre-activation phase and at time of receipt of protocol amendments. Gathers information from Clinical Trial protocol and/or agreement for execution of sub-contract with external vendors. Completes pre-award grants administration process in accordance with federal guidelines. Provides leadership to ensure effective and efficient grant & clinical trial budget development. Manages grant application process including completion of pre-submission documentation, preparation of accurate application package, approval of budget, coordination of submission to central office and funding agency, and tracking of final proposal. Resolves complex, sensitive, and other non-routine issues related to grant/Clinical Trial administration & contract negotiation. Gathers information from a variety of federal, state and private granting agencies. Interprets grant and contract requirements, funding agency guidelines and billing compliance requirements. Provides consultation and technical services to support faculty and team members in developing internal & external grant proposals that support the mission and goals. Prepares monthly monitoring reports for department to include upcoming proposal deadlines, report deadlines and other administrative renewals. Coordinates with the Office of Grants and Contracts/Sponsored Programs regarding grant requests from faculty and team members. Advises leadership/faculty of grant funding programs/opportunities. Reviews and disseminates information from sponsor's regarding deadlines. Ensures on-time submission of necessary documentation and monitors electronic submission processes. Maintains archives on submitted external proposals and contracts. Oversees establishment of new awards, reviews new grants and awards for compliance and requirements. Serves as a liaison between department and other units on all pre-award matters. Physical Requirements Requires periods of standing, sitting, walking, and some light lifting. Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required. 4 to 6years of directly related experience required. C linical trials and ability to navigate/interpret clinical research protocols for translation into a budget preferred. Negotiation experience with industry Sponsors preferred. 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About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. 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