Sr. Financial Analyst, Clinical Trials

POSITION SUMMARY:

Facilitates the financial management associated with planning, negotiating, setting up, managing, and closing out clinical research studies. Responsibilities include evaluating study protocols and developing accurate budgets, meeting with research personnel to identify and quantify pertinent information impacting clinical trial finances, distinguish between billable (standard of care or SOC) and non-billable costs and ensure overall adherence to Federal compliance in the budgeting process.

The Sr. FA serves as a primary resource on the business aspects of clinical research and works with the study teams to develop coverage analyses, clinical trial budgets, and reports to track and monitor receivables. Develops integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes clinical trial financial reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. Communicates findings as appropriate. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal clinical trial accounts.

Position: Sr. Financial Analyst, Clinical Trials

Department: Clinical Trial Office

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree required, with preference for concentration in Economics, Business, Accounting or Finance.

• Master's Degree highly desired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years professional experience in research administration or a financial analysis/ accounting function.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced MS Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint skills. Experience with or ability to learn Lawson LBI, SDK, and additional application systems.

• Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.

• Strong financial management/forecasting skills. Ability to interpret financial data and operating metrics.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize work is essential.

• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain sensitive and confidential information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.

• Experience working within a medical organization and team environment is strongly desired

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.

• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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