Clinical Trial Contract/Finance Specialist

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley.

Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement : To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview : The role of the Clinical Trial Contract / Finance Specialist is responsible for federal and international compliance regarding study contracting and financial activities of the department.

Assist in ensuring that studies are properly coded and billed in conformance with departmental standards, and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations and international guidelines.

This is a full-time, day shift working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts comprehensive analysis of sponsor’s proposed budget and contract negotiates based on Ironwood Cancer & Research Center’s fee schedule
• Tracking negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely execution of all study contracts
• Facilitates timely, accurate and complete documentation practice
• Participates in department meetings and provides updates regarding study start up, pertinent to budgets and contracts
• Reviewing and drafting contract / agreement templates for vendor use
• Monitors account payable activity including approval of invoices from local vendors and assuring charges are accurate per current contracts
• Responsible to notify CFO of out of date local vendor contracts
• Assures quality of department practices related to billing requirements per study contract, study budget and site policies.
• Reviews funds and revenues in conjunction with finance department representatives, assuring that sponsor invoicing and sponsor payments or collections are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Specializes in clinical trial management system function and upkeep
• Communicates with finance department representatives as needed to assure charges related to research have been adjusted appropriately from the patient account.
• Shows a thorough understanding of organization’s billing processes and assures research billing compliance for both patients and study sponsors on an ongoing basis
• Develops and coordinates a process to ensure all visit activities have been entered in CTMS on a monthly basis
• Creates resources for use in training of new employees pertinent to CTMS use.
• Active in maintaining continued education and professional growth through participation in continuing education programs.
• Communicates regularly with Regulatory Staff, Research Assistant, Research Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinators, Director of Research and Principal Investigator about new study builds in CTMS as well as any updates to the system.
• Support Regulatory Affairs as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in research agreement negotiation with minimal oversite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel. CTMS experience a plus

Education and / or Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Clinical Research experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Maintain job related certifications (Human subject’s protection training, GCP, and protocol specific required training).

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health / dental / vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

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