Clinical Research Coverage/Budget Analyst

Company Overview

ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ : IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells.

We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system.

Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow.

The goal : to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coverage / Budget Analyst position will be responsible for reading a clinical trial protocol to conduct a coverage analysis and build a budget for negotiation.

The role will address billing compliance and budget-related questions / issues.

Essential Functions

• Triage incoming protocols for coverage analysis and budget build
• Perform detailed coverage analysis for clinical trials based on Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Policy, National Coverage Determinations (NCDs), Local Coverage Determination (LCDs), Drug Compendia, etc.
• Develop, review, and negotiate clinical trial budgets
• Responds to coverage analysis, billing compliance, and budget-related questions
• Act as subject matter expert to select the best method to address billing compliance issues and negotiate budgets
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience required
• Experience in coverage analysis and budgeting, preferably 2+ years in clinical trials oncology

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced skills in Excel
• Knowledge in CPT coding is a plus
• Understands billing / regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Ability to influence various teams without direct reporting structure
• Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to balance and quickly shift priorities
• Project and process management skills demonstrated a track record of accomplishing tasks and delivering results
• Detail oriented with organizational skills to cross-check multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong customer-service orientation, and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and with a wide range of clients, individually and in groups
• Actively listen and comprehend using critical thinking
• Strong employee-relations skills; must be approachable and able to earn trust and credibility with client groups
• Able to deal effectively with conflict and manage difficult employee relations situations
• Ambitious and driven with a keen interest in improving processes and development -both as a team and personally
• Proven ability to handle extremely confidential information

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works on site 5 days a week
• This position works at a computer for extended periods of time
• This position requires flexible hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below.

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$65,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $88,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families.

Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include : Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options

• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life / AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes : 11 Holidays
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day
• We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and / or expression, or other status protected by law.

ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date.

If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start.

If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.