Cardiac Research Administrative Analyst

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City seeks a detail-oriented administrator to support the Cardiac Surgery research portfolio. You will coordinate grant applications, verify clinical trial invoices, and maintain study documentation to ensure accurate financial reconciliation across multiple studies.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree or equivalent, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols and study workflows.
• Ability to interpret study documentation and payment schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate administrative components of grant applications.
• Verify and reconcile clinical trial invoices against contracts and payment schedules.
• Maintain study documentation and operational tracking.
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance activities.

Connaissances

Clinical research knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

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Work Days: Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours:35.00

Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Salary Range:$41.71-$46.76

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Provides administrative and analytical support for the Cardiac Surgery research portfolio. Responsible for coordinating clinical trial invoice verification activities, maintaining study-related operational documentation, reconciling protocol-related payment activities, and supporting research compliance and operational workflows across multiple studies. Works collaboratively with internal study teams, participating sites, and departmental leadership to facilitate accurate financial reconciliation and timely resolution of outstanding operational issues.

Job Responsibilities

• Spearheads, in collaboration with the PI and study team, the preparation and coordination of administrative components of grant applications.
• Compiles and uploads technical documentation, ensures application completeness, and serves as the primary liaison to the Office of Sponsored Research Administration to resolve issues identified during pre-review and final review processes.
• Coordinates with PI and study team to complete administrative sections of progress reports and other administrative deliverables during the grant lifecycle.
• Reviews and verifies clinical trial invoices against study contracts, protocol-specific payment schedules, and study-related documentation.
• Develops working knowledge of assigned study protocols, schedules of events, enrollment milestones, and payment structures to support invoice reconciliation activities.
• Reviews study documentation to verify protocol-related activities, enrollment events, and follow-up milestones required for payment processing.
• Identifies discrepancies between invoices, study documentation, and contractual requirements and coordinates resolution with study teams and participating sites.
• Tracks outstanding invoices, documentation requests, and unresolved issues to facilitate timely payment processing.
• Maintains study-specific tracking tools, operational reports, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinates with internal and external study teams to obtain missing documentation necessary for invoice verification and payment reconciliation.
• Assists with reconciliation of historical study activities and supports efforts to reduce outstanding invoice backlogs.
• Supports research compliance activities through maintenance of study documentation and assistance with audit preparation activities.
• Provides operational support across multiple studies and assists with cross-study administrative activities.
• Assists with development and implementation of standardized procedures related to invoice verification, documentation review, and operational tracking.
• May provide backup support for departmental research staff and study operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience

Approximately 2–4 years of related experience, preferably within an academic healthcare, clinical research, sponsored research, or research administration environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols, schedules of events, and study workflows.
• Ability to interpret study documentation and contractual payment schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work.

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