Clinical Research Budget & Amendment Specialist

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Clinical Research Budget & Amendment Specialist to ensure trials are financially sound and compliant throughout their lifecycle. You will manage protocol amendments, negotiate budgets, and update study budgets within the electronic trial management system, coordinating with investigators, sponsors, IT, finance, and regulatory teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of research finance and medical terminology, plus the ability to lead complex negotiations from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in lieu of diploma/GED allowed.
• Bachelor's degree recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial terms of clinical research agreements are carried out and responsible for the financial management of project accounts.
• Set up each project in the electronic clinical trial management system and create a custom excel spreadsheet summarizing the clinical trial activities for the financial account review.
• Invoice for costs as directed by the sponsor contract and provided by the research coordinators that may include start-up fees, subject activity invoiceable items, storage and IRB fees, and other costs.
• Monitor project expenses and revenue through the account review process and record them to appropriate project account. Review all accounts at least annually and upon closing. Coordinate project entries with AC Accounting to ensure expenses and revenues are recorded timely.
• Maintain accounts receivable report for invoices generated and follow up with sponsors for payment. Confirm that payments received from sponsors are recorded to the correct account. The Clinical Trial Specialist will provide account information to AC Accounting and allocate costs for Facility and Administrative expenses (F&A).
• Trains and assists research coordinators and investigators with the clinical research management system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Clinical Research Budget & Amendment Specialist to ensure trials are financially sound and compliant throughout their lifecycle. You will manage protocol amendments, negotiate budgets, and update study budgets within the electronic trial management system, coordinating with investigators, sponsors, IT, finance, and regulatory teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of research finance and medical terminology, plus the ability to lead complex negotiations from