Research Budget Analyst

Zangmeister Cancer Center; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network (AON) is seeking a Research Budget Analyst to develop and finalize research budgets, manage pricing lists, and generate coverage analyses. The role involves inputting data into the CTMS, tracking trial financials, and ensuring compliant billing and post-award activities.

This remote position supports multi-site operations across the United States. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3–5 years in medical billing or research budgeting, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in medical billing or research budget negotiation.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software; CTMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical research budgets; include budgeting for study calendars and protocols.
• Maintain a standardized research service pricing list and update annually.
• Generate coverage analyses for research projects using ICD/CPT codes and related billing knowledge.
• Track financial status of trials in CTMS and oversee timely, compliant billing processes; support post-award management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CTMS

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Research Budget Analyst### Research Budget AnalystApply: United States: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR7525**Location:**Remote Position**Hiring Range:**$61,400.00 - $88,175.00# **Job Description Summary**The Research Budget Analyst is responsible for development, negotiations and finalization of research budgets, including research coverage analysis. This individual will input data into the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and including post award management. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. # **Primary Key Performance Areas** **KPA 1 – Develops, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes clinical research budgets, including research coverage analyses*** Develops and maintains a standardized research service pricing list, updating it annually and clarifying budgets in relation to the study protocol, study calendar and other study related documenting in accordance with clinical trials budgeting policy.* Develops and negotiates research budgets (with internal and external stakeholders).* Generates coverage analyses for research projects utilizing knowledge of billing codes (i.e. ICD/CPT codes).* Reviews informed consent forms to ensure language is consistent with research contracts. **KPA 2 Inputs, maintains, and revises data related to research in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS)*** Tracks and reports financial status of clinical trials, including budget status.* Oversees and ensures research billing process to ensure timely payments and compliant billing processes.* Provides primary support and oversight of the health system's clinical trial management system.* Presents updates on the status of drafting and negotiating budgets for clinical research. # **Position Qualifications/Requirements** **Education**Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or other related field required. **Certifications/Licenses**Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. **Previous Experience*** Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Regulations, IRB requirements and submissions.* 3-5 years experience in medical billing or research budget negotiation.* Proficient in excel and accounting software, preferably clinical trial management system (CTMS). **Core Capabilities*** **Analysis & Critical Thinking:** Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.* **Interpersonal Effectiveness:** Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.* **Communication Skills:** Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.* **Customer Service & Organizational Awareness:** Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.* **Self-Management:** Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.* **Leadership and Mentoring:** Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, coach, mentor, motivate, and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment. **Computer Skills**Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required. #LI-REMOTE### About Us**American Oncology Network**AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care.AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient.Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most.* As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.* At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.