Sr Research Budget Specialist

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

* Benefits from Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

* Paid Time Off from Day One

* 403-B Retirement Plan

* 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

* Career Development

* Whole Person Well-being Resources

* Mental Health Resources and Support

* Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

601 E ROLLINS ST

City:

ORLANDO

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32803

Job Description:

Consults with stakeholders to resolve issues related to research study budgets coverage determination, and billing compliance. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with research departments, compliance offices, and other internal and external stakeholders to support institutional research and financial compliance objectives. Interprets research budget terms and conditions, applicable regulations and institutional polies, providing authoritative guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance. Recommends, develops, and implements institutional policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain compliance with research billing regulations and federal, state, and institutional requirements.

Engages with all levels of leadership, management and research staff to communicate budget and coverage analysis requirements, ensure consistent application of institutional and federal standards, and support all related documentation and budget goals. Develops, negotiates, and finalizes research study budgets with delegated authority, ensuring alignment with protocols, informed consent, and all compliance standards. Reviews, amends, and, when needed, creates coverage analyses to ensure accurate study type and financial designations in compliance with regulations.

Analyzes research protocols to identify routine costs for qualifying clinical trials in accordance with applicable guidelines. Serves as a subject matter expert to advise investigators, staff, and stakeholders on clinical research finance and compliance matters. Compiles and presents data on timelines, budgets, and goals to support informed decision-making. Monitors compliance updates, including CMS guidelines and applicable NCD/LCD determinations, and integrates required changes into the coverage analysis process.

Reviews, negotiates and approves contract payment terms to ensure consistency with budgets and compliance requirements. Reviews informed consent language to ensure comprehensive alignment with study budget and payment terms, applying delegated authority to verify accuracy, completeness and compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) [Required]

* Ability to interact with a variety of professionals in multiple hospital departments [Required]

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written [Required]

* Attention to detail, organized, strong analytical skills, and self-starter [Required]

* Knowledge and understanding of state, federal, foundation, and other grant and contract funding mechanisms and regulations as they relate to budget development and compliance for physician researchers and research billing [Required]

* Knowledge of and ability to interpret research-related grant and contract terms related to budgets and budget development, including the identification and assistance in identifying routine costs in clinical trials [Required]

* Knowledge of research regulatory environment [Required]

* Ethical and diplomatic with an ability to provide excellent customer service [Required]

* Ability to build effective working relationship with stakeholders, timely and appropriate communications, meet fixed deadlines, and multi-task high volumes of complex workload requirements [Required]

* Must possess proficient interpersonal skills to manage communication and build effective working relationships with stakeholders that include Grants, Program, and Finance staff [Required]

* Must be able to manage one's time and prioritize tasks despite competing demands [Required]

* Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to sponsored research [Preferred]

* Knowledge of Advent Health policy and procedures related to clinical research [Preferred]

* Knowledge of medical terminology [Preferred]

Education:

* Bachelor's [Required]

* Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

* N/A

Work Experience:

* 3+ experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal…