Clinical Research Budget Analyst, School of Medicine, Clinical Research Office

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond.

Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s generous benefits package that includes : competitive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development & certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave and community service leave.

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Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Job Summary & Position Responsibilities :

Seeking candidates with strong financial, analytical, and communication skills to join the School of Medicine (SOM) Clinical Research Office (CRO).

Clinical research is a continually expanding area at VCU and in healthcare in general, and the SOM CRO team is committed to supporting VCU clinical researchers in advancing medical science in our region.

Candidates’ analytic and financial skills can be applied in areas of coverage analysis and clinical trials budgets. Specifically, this candidate will learn how to financially assess clinical study protocols and assist senior clinical trial budget analysts with other budget and contract related study start up and ongoing protocol activities.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for career growth in the field of Research Administration for those presenting a willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty and staff.

Working under the supervisor of the SOMCT manager, key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Conducting coverage analyses
• Developing clinical trial budgets
• Submitting contracts to the Division of Sponsored Programs for review and execution
• Helping with other assigned study start up and ongoing financial activities for clinical trials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Strong analytic, financial, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, make timely decisions and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a large and complex organization and in a diverse and fast-paced work environment.

Required Qualifications :

• Strong analytic, financial, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, make timely decisions and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a large and complex organization and in a diverse and fast-paced work environment.
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with clinical research protocols, developing and negotiating clinical trial budgets; creating / revising / implementing reports, tracking tools, professional documents;

reading and interpreting complex contractual and budget terms.

Position will remain open until filled.

Hours per Week : up to 29

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.