Senior Clinical Trials Budget & Pre‑Award Lead — Hybrid

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Research Administration Associate – Clinical Trials Pre Award at Baylor College of Medicine supports pre-award and post-award financial management for pediatric clinical trials in the Blue Bird Clinic and Child Neurology. The role partners with investigators, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure compliant budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered in Greater Houston, with typical in-office days and 8am–5pm hours; employees with CRA certification may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; RACC certification may substitute.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinical trials budgeting and contract portfolios for pediatric neurology programs.
• Prepares annual contract budgets for pediatric neurology and Blue Bird Clinic.
• Produces monthly financial reports using SAP, BRAIN, and CTMS.
• Invoicing and tracking payments to sponsors; post-award accounting.
• Ensures compliance with institutional and federal regulations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Pre-award and post-award management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Research Administrator (RACC)

Tools

SAP accounting software

BRAIN

CTMS

Job description

The Senior Research Administration Associate – Clinical Trials Pre Award at Baylor College of Medicine supports pre-award and post-award financial management for pediatric clinical trials in the Blue Bird Clinic and Child Neurology. The role partners with investigators, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure compliant budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered in Greater Houston, with typical in-office days and 8am–5pm hours; employees with CRA certification may