Research Budget Analyst

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Budget Analyst to develop and manage clinical trial budgets. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure financial compliance and support the research efforts within the College of Medicine. Experience in budgeting, and financial tools is essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in business or accounting. The position is hybrid, requiring occasional campus presence.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years' experience in financial accounting or budgeting, preferably in healthcare.
• Considerable research budget and contract management experience desired.
• Advanced knowledge of financial tools and software applications highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, negotiation, and administration of clinical trial budgets.
• Oversees the setup and processing of budget forms to ensure billing compliance.
• Administers project budgets and reviews clinical trial patient research bills.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Budgeting

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Financial Tools and Software Applications

Job description

Job Description
Functions as a Research Budget Analyst responsible for the development, negotiation and administration of clinical trial budgets for the College of Medicine's Center for Clinical Research Managment (CCRM); develops and implements internal research budgets; collaborates in negotiating external sponsor budgets and payment terms; collaborates with clinical research staff and appropriate OSU departments to accurately determine research costs for protocol specific clinical trial activities; oversees set-up of appropriate budget forms required for each trial amp; provides direction to clinical team on appropriate completion and processing of forms to ensure billing compliance; leads quarterly sponsor invoicing activities for active studies with minimal direction; collects, analyzes and interprets subject visit details and activities from research study coordinators; initiates and tracks invoices, sponsors according to contract payment terms and follows up on outstanding revenue; administers and implements project budgets; reviews and approves clinical trial patient research bills and expenses; determines departmental personnel payments based on internal budgets; reconciles research project expenses with general ledger; manages and oversees financial close-out of trials; assists with fiscal reporting related to project and/or department post award activities; implements fiscal processes and procedures that ensure adherence to appropriate internal controls and compliance with established policies and procedures; creates online study calendars to ensure calendars accurately reflect the study protocols.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in business administration or accounting.

Required Qualifications
1 to 2 years' experience in financial accounting or budgeting required, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Preferred Experience

Considerable research budget and contract management experience at a public academic research institution desired; experience negotiating grant budgets preferred; knowledge of OSU Office of Sponsored Programs research accounting policies and procedures desired; advanced knowledge of financial tools and software applications highly desired.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Finance/Finance Operations

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S2

This is a hybrid position and will require a minimum of 1-2 per week on campus.