Pre-Award Specialist III at Tulane University in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Pre-Award Specialist IIILACATS Clinical Research Resources Core

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

This is a full-time position within the Tulane Clinical Research Finance Office under the LA CATS Clinical Research Resources Core. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure sound financial management of clinical research within the university by providing financial support for clinical trials, as well as guidance on research finance for research staff and administrators. Responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and executing budgets for clinical trials; performing Medicare coverage analyses for clinical trials to confirm billing compliance; providing management, training, and other support related to Tulane's clinical trial management system. This position also serves as a resource for guidance on issues related to research finance from departments within the School of Medicine in both pre- and post-award phases, and provides ongoing education to support research budgeting, labor distribution, financial management, invoicing, and other topics. The Pre-Award Specialist III also contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.
The Pre-Award Specialist will be expected to have the following requirements based on years of experience:

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree required* A minimum of 5 years effective work-related research and/or financial management* Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree preferred* Direct experience developing and negotiating clinical trial budgets* Direct experience interpreting and applying coverage determinations for clinical research* Experience and aptitude conducting and leading training sessions for research staff with varying specialties and levels of prior exposure to subject matter.

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