Clinical Trial Financial Specialist Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Science

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description

The Clinical Trial Financial Specialist is an integral member of the Office of Clinical and Community Trials (OCCT), playing an essential role in supporting the financial and administrative management of clinical research studies. This position is responsible for financial tracking, payment processing, budget and contract support, data management, and reporting activities that support both the Financial Management and Budget and Contract Management teams within the Clinical Research Finance (CRF) service line.

Reporting to th Associate Director, CRF, the Clinical Trial Financial Specialist ensures the accurate entry and maintenance of financial and study related data across multiple research administration systems. The role contributes to the development and management of study budgets, maintains compliant financial records, processes research-related transactions, and prepares reports to support operational and financial decision‑making. Through attention to detail, collaboration, and a commitment to accuracy, this position helps ensure adherence to institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards while supporting the successful execution of clinical trials.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage the Financial Management payment inbox which includes tracking the receipt, reconciliation, and application of clinical trial payments, including EFT, check, and lockbox remittances, ensuring accurate financial tracking and timely resolution of unapplied payments.

Support clinical trial financial operations through data entry, record maintenance, payment processing, and financial tracking across multiple research administration and financial management systems.

Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and reporting of financial, study, and enrollment metrics to support operational monitoring, decision-making, and compliance requirements.

Perform data validation, quality assurance reviews, and data cleanup activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of research and financial data.

Support the development, submission, activation, and maintenance of funding proposals, awards, and study records within research administration systems, including Huron/RASCAL and other institutional platforms.

Monitor and respond to sponsor, investigator, and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding study status, budgets, contracts, and financial operations.

Manage the OCCT Budget & Contract Management inbox, triaging requests, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely resolution of issues and inquiries.

Maintain accurate documentation for study budgets, funding proposals, contracts, financial records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other research administration processes.

Collaborate closely with all members of Research Operations and Conduct, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Research Finance, and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient study startup, financial setup, contract execution, and ongoing study management.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, enhancing data quality, and supporting other clinical trial financial and administrative functions as assigned.

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