UNIV - Finance Pre-Award Financial Coordinator - Hollings Cancer Center
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Science
Clinical Research
Job Description Summary
The Finance Pre-Award Financial Coordinator serves as a key member of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and is responsible for managing the financial startup and amendment processes for sponsored clinical trials conducted through Hollings Cancer Center. This position collaborates closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), study teams, sponsors, regulatory staff, ancillary departments, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), and other institutional partners to ensure clinical trials are financially viable, compliant with applicable regulations, and activated efficiently.
The coordinator develops and negotiates study budgets, supports research contract workflows, and maintains financial documentation.
This position may be eligible for hybrid-remote after an orientation period.
EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeResearch Grant
Cost CenterCC001332 HCC CTO Administration
Pay Rate TypeHourly
Pay GradeUniversity-GEN
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Job DescriptionThe Finance Pre-Award Financial Coordinator serves as a key member of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and is responsible for managing the financial startup and amendment processes for sponsored clinical trials conducted through Hollings Cancer Center. This position collaborates closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), study teams, sponsors, regulatory staff, ancillary departments, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), and other institutional partners to ensure clinical trials are financially viable, compliant with applicable regulations, and activated efficiently.
The coordinator develops and negotiates study budgets, supports research contract workflows, and maintains financial documentation.
This position may be eligible for hybrid-remote after an orientation period.
Position ImpactThis position plays a critical role in ensuring that sponsored clinical trials are financially sound, compliant with institutional requirements, and activated in a timely manner.
Through effective budget development, contract coordination, and stakeholder partnership, the Finance Pre-Award Financial Coordinator supports the successful execution of the Clinical Trials Office research mission.
35% Study Budget Development and Financial FeasibilityLead the budget development process for all new clinical trials conducted through the Clinical Trials Office.
Key Responsibilities- Review research protocols, Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) clinical study calendars, prospective reimbursement analysis (PRA) information, and sponsor documentation to identify procedures and all study-related costs.
- Revise SPARC system study calendar structure and complete Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code input.
- Develop comprehensive clinical trial budgets that accurately capture personnel effort, patient care services, ancillary department costs, startup activities, invoicing requirements, and indirect costs.
- Collaborate with investigators, study teams, ancillary departments, and institutional partners to ensure complete budget development.
- Review information provided through feasibility and startup review processes to identify financial concerns that may impact study participation.
- Assess study financial viability and provide recommendations regarding participation when proposed funding does not adequately cover anticipated expenses.
- Negotiate budgets with sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) to secure appropriate reimbursement.
- Ensure alignment between study protocols, prospective reimbursement analysis, budgets, contracts, informed consent language, and study calendars to support research billing compliance.
- Track budget development milestones within the CTMS and maintain communication with sponsors, investigators, and study teams regarding status and next steps.
- Maintain complete and organized budget documentation in accordance with CTO policies and institutional requirements.
Manage the financial review and budget revision process for protocol amendments and ongoing study changes.
Key Responsibilities- Review protocol amendments, revised prospective reimbursement analysis, and updated CTMS clinical study calendars to assess financial impact.
- Analyze amendments to determine necessary updates to study budgets, contracts, and financial tracking systems.
- Develop revised budgets and negotiate additional funding when sponsor-proposed…
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