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Clinical Research Financial Specialist

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United States, Rhode Island, Providence
593 Eddy St (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2026
SUMMARY:
p style=margin-top: 0inspan class=ui-providerThe strongClinical Research Financial
Specialist /strongspan class=ui-providerresides within the Brown University Health Office of
Cancer Research (BHOCR), under the direction of a Department Research Finance
Manager. The position is recruiting a high-level performer of clinical research
administration functions and activities. The position will support and mentor
entry-level and mid-level colleagues with assigned activities. The Clinical
Research Financial Specialist may be assigned any of the following pre-award or
post-award activities for a portfolio of clinical research studies: calendar
builds in OnCore (clinical trial management system); Coverage Analysis; budget
development and negotiation; sponsor invoicing; sponsored account invoicing;
accounts receivable activities; study closeout activities, grant applications
and management and patient charge segregation.
span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENThe
Clinical Research Financial Specialist is responsible for the management of
complex 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, as
necessary. The Clinical Research Financial Specialist serves in a
leadership role within the department business office, functioning as a senior
resource 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 Financial
Specialist 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 advises
faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications
and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is
responsible for problem solving on behalf of the department.
span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENThe
Clinical Research Financial Specialist has advanced and specialized expertise
and regularly provides guidance and mentorship to colleagues with less
experience, in addition to leading training and educational efforts within the
Institution.
span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENThe
Clinical Research Financial Specialist is responsible for collaborating with
Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable,
Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, and the Clinical
Trials Office,.
span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENIn
addition to grant management responsibilities, the Clinical Research Financial
Specialist will manage special projects /assignments either within the
department or across departments and will represent the Department at
Institutional Committees/Workgroups. The Clinical Research Financial Specialist
is expected to partner with Department Leadership and Faculty to set strategy
and 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 Differences
Patient 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 Clinical
Research Financial Specialist is responsible for the financial management of
the of assigned clinical research projects: including but not all-inclusive of
the 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 and
coordinating the departmental research administrative activities for assigned
department/programs within BHOCR. In this position you will collaborate
with and advise faculty and researchers on the preparation sponsored research
projects and the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds. You
will be responsible for a diverse set of funding types on various phases of
clinical 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 facilitate
smooth coordination, communication, and problem resolution relative to research
administrative 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-Award
Management 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-Award
Management
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 the
management of complex research portfolios working autonomously, updating
department leadership as necessary. This role acts as a senior resource to
peers within the department and across the hospital system.
span lang=EN style=font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-ansi-language:ENAble
to lead and influence projects within the Department and across the Institution's
research central offices. Independently discusses and troubleshoots complex
issues. 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 degree
in business administration, finance or related area, or lieu, at least 10 years
of relevant research administration experience.span style=font-size:
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EXPERIENCE:
style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialAt least ten
years of experience in a research/academic environment to include federal and
non-federal funding, grant application processes, and regulations set by local,
federal, hospital, and independent agencies preferred. Oncology clinical
research experience preferred.
style=background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initialExcellent verbal
and written skills are essential. The ability to interact with persons from
diverse 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: initialThorough
knowledge of microcomputers, peripheral equipment and networks. Thorough
knowledge 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:

variable M-F

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No
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