Assistant Director, Clinical Trial Finance & Post-Award

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Office of Clinical Research (BSD OCR-Post Award) seeks an Assistant Director to supervise a team handling post-award activities for grants and contracts within the Biological Sciences Division. They will oversee financial management for clinical trials and supervise Financial Managers and Coordinators.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the CTFG, the role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and collaboration with PIs, departments, and external agencies to

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team responsible for clinical trial post-award activities across the BSD, including financial management and reconciliation for varied funding sources.
• Monitor KPIs related to clinical research revenue and expenditures through financial targets and reports.
• Develop and implement post-award financial policies and procedures for staff.
• Partner with Department Administrators to implement the research staff salary Program Support Model.
• Support budget planning in partnership with departments and BSD finance.
• Serve as a local expert on clinical trial financial management and compliance across the BSD.
• Align SOPs with divisional groups to ensure consistent processes.
• Develop metrics to ensure proper staffing levels and timely completion of objectives.
• Interact with Operations and Regulatory teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Advise faculty and staff on clinical trial budgets and contracts clearly and professionally.

Skills

Financial management

Post-award administration

Team supervision

Budgets

Clinical trials

Policy development

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Office of Clinical Research (BSD OCR-Post Award) seeks an Assistant Director to supervise a team handling post-award activities for grants and contracts within the Biological Sciences Division. They will oversee financial management for clinical trials and supervise Financial Managers and Coordinators.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the CTFG, the role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and collaboration with PIs, departments, and external agencies to