Clinical Research Financial Analyst

Job Title:

Clinical Research Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Clinical Research Financial Analyst will reside within the Office of Cancer Research and work under the direction of a Department Research Finance Manager. This role involves performing high-level clinical research administration functions and supporting entry-level and mid-level colleagues. The analyst will handle various pre-award and post-award activities for a portfolio of clinical research studies, including tasks such as calendar builds, coverage analysis, budget development and negotiation, sponsor invoicing, and study closeout activities.

Employees are expected to embody values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, as well as core Success Factors like Trust, Value Differences, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

+ Manage the financial aspects of assigned clinical research projects.

+ Plan, develop, monitor, and coordinate departmental research administrative activities.

+ Collaborate with faculty and researchers on sponsored research projects and financial management.

+ Handle a diverse set of funding types for clinical research in hematology-oncology.

+ Serve as a liaison for research administrative matters among department, research administration, faculty, divisional leaders, and other hospital and university departments.

Essential Skills

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Experience with clinical trial billing, oncology, and clinical trial finances.

+ Proficiency in using CTMS, Workday as the ERP system, and EPIC as the EMR.

+ Experience in clinical research, preferably in oncology.

+ Familiarity with reviewing coverage analysis, budgets, and clinical trial agreements.

+ At least three to five years of experience in a research/academic environment involving federal and non-federal funding.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field, or at least 10 years of relevant research administration experience.

+ Oncology clinical research experience preferred.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including MDs, PhDs, and research and administrative staff.

+ Knowledge of microcomputers, peripheral equipment, networks, and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Windows.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, with no restrictions on location within the United States. The Clinical Research Financial Analyst will report to the Research Finance Manager and work within a team of three other members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Providence, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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