Manager, Research Finance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for research billing compliance and research accounting (e.g., sponsor invoicing, collections, budget tracking, vendor payments, reconciliation and service provider payments).
• Manages highly complex trials to ensure compliance in the research billing process and institutional and sponsor guidelines.
• Maintain pertinent research information in institutional research systems.
• Manage research billing charge review queues in EPIC EMR.
• Performs a detailed analysis of industry research and/or clinical trial accounts and performs audits on complex trials and closed accounts when in-depth evaluation is required.
• Develop and monitor quality and performance measures.
• With the support of the Director, identify areas for improvement within the department and implement new processes, systems, and tools.
• Liaise with a broad spectrum of internal and external parties, including but not limited to clinical program leadership, investigators, clinical research coordinators, department research support staff, industry sponsors, and auditors/monitors.
• Manages assigned staff, including hiring, performance management, scheduling of work assignments, disciplinary actions, and career advancement. Encourages the professional development of staff.
• With the support of the Director, defines and communicates job descriptions, core competencies, and performance standards.
• Establishes accurate and consistent productivity expectations and revises as needed.
• Coordinates regular staff meetings to communicate departmental and organizational activities, goals and policies.
• Monitor the performance metrics for research business processes and maintain awareness of clinical research project financials.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of billing practices, institutional financial administration policies, procedures, and practices, institutional regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures, as applicable.
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of research and/or clinical and billing regulations affecting clinical trials and medical research (e.g. NCD 310.1). Intermediate
• Familiarity with all research administrative business processes for Industry Sponsored clinical research projects. Advanced
• Substantial knowledge of financial tracking systems including Accounting, EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) applications. Advanced
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Knowledge of common business and cost drivers, and financial statement analysis within clinical research.
• Self-motivated problem solver with strong analytical skills Intermediate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate key information with leadership, physicians, and other research staff.
• Ability to professionally handle matters of a sensitive nature with confidentiality.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership ability:
  Ability to effectively manage staff and motivate them to produce timely and competent work with minimal supervision. Ability to develop and implement processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in research financial operations. Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate with executive-level staff and others in a clear and professional manner. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels to gather information, communicate requirements, and handle complex issues.
  
  Must be flexible and adaptable. Intermediate

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively greater responsibility with clinical research operations, grants management, or sponsored projects accounting is required.

• Epic Software

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced…