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This position supports clinical investigators, research administrators, clinical trials, and study teams across the organization. Primary responsibilities includes assisting with development, negotiation, approval of clinical research budgets and financial terms.

This role can be Hybrid, but should be located near Boston, MA.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.

2. One (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

2. Experience in the following areas of clinical research: budgeting, project management, compliance, regulatory management, and/or medical billing.

3. Three (3) years of experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Assists clinical investigators, research administrators, and/or study teams in development, negotiation, and approval of clinical research budgets in accordance with policies.

2. With support from their manager, reviews clinical research protocols for resource and financial implications and develops accurate budgets.

3. Assists with preparing financial analyses on device trials, as necessary, and serves as a resource to investigators on device regulations.

4. Helps with developing Medicare Coverage Analyses for all studies, distinguishing between billable and non-billable costs and ensures overall adherence to Federal Compliance in the budgeting process.

5. Meets collaboratively with research personnel to identify and quantify information impacting clinical trial finances.

6. Serves as one of several resources on the business aspects of clinical research and maintains appropriate records and databases.

7. With the support from their manager, advises principal investigators, researchers, and staff in the compliant clinical, regulatory, and fiscal conduct of all projects.

8. Communicates in writing and verbally with investigators, study coordinators, research administrators, sponsors and others within the clinical research infrastructure about clinical research financial services.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent and continuous typing/computer keying, telephone use, and sitting for extended periods.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Expertise in project management.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with researchers, staff, administrators and customers.

3. Excellent organizational skills to manage workflow independently.

4. Ability to multitask.

5. Requires meticulous attention to detail with excellent data management and organizational skills.

6. Strong interpersonal skills.

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

8. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.

9. Competency in Microsoft Office.

10. Outstanding customer service skills.

11. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .