Remote: Research Business Service Specialist
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Evaluates protocols/project proposals and business
relationships in the context of applicable circumstance, policies
and regulations for feasibility, project-specific requirements, and
potential legal/compliance issues. Identifies documentation
requirements and determines appropriate agreement templates to be
used, in consultation with legal counsel as applicable.
- Coordinates with internal and external parties to develop or
assist in the development of statements of work, project proposals,
and other documents required for project-specific agreements.
- Reviews and evaluates protocols/project proposals to develop
project-specific budgets that account for all procedural and labor
costs. Partners with appropriate study staff to ensure all
items/procedures/personnel time required by the project are
accounted for and priced appropriately. Applies Aurora charge
master pricing to project budgets utilizing department specific
requirements and procedures. Obtains price quotes from outside
service providers that will be engaged in the conduct of the
project.
- Utilizes appropriate billing documentation to ensure budgets
are built and negotiated according to appropriate billing
designations. Collaborates with research billing analysts to
address any discrepancies. Reviews investigator initiated protocols
for problematic language and recommends appropriate changes to
project teams.
- Proposes, reviews and negotiates contract language according to
Aurora policies and guidance to ensure Aurora's legal, financial
and business needs are met. Assesses contract payment terms to
ensure optimal payment timelines and conditions. Negotiates budgets
with sponsors to ensure Aurora's financial needs are met.
- Coordinates necessary meetings to ensure all project personnel
as well as outside entities are under the same understanding with
regard to project requirements. Makes inquiries and obtains
documentation confirming that compliance and regulatory
requirements are in place prior to project initiation.
- Builds project calendars in the appropriate databases, when
applicable. Reviews all project documents to ensure consistency
across documents. Reviews final documents for accuracy and
organizes the signature process under time-sensitive
constraints.
- Inputs all progress and essential information in the
project-tracking databases. Provides leadership, study staff, and
investigators with timely status updates in regard to study
progress.
- Resolves contract/budget related questions and issues as a
result of project amendments, changing regulatory framework, or new
institutional requirements. Negotiates budget/contract amendments
as necessary.
- Assists in the development of departmental tools and templates
as well as standard operating procedures. Assists with additional
projects as requested.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
Required:
- None Required.Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, or
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Science or related field.Experience
Required:
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in research or other
clinical, legal or financial field.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- Demonstrated experience working in a team environment where
customer service skills are essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal,
analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to
effectively interact with physicians, sponsors and members of the
research team.
- Strong attention to detail, including the ability to follow
departmental standard operating procedures.
- Capable of taking a firm stance on issues of importance without
giving in to pressures.
- Ability to work under multiple, daily deadlines and extremely
time-sensitive conditions.
- Ability to effectively prioritize work tasks and successfully
multi-task on a daily basis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.Physical Requirements and
Working Conditions:
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the
job.
- Exposed to a normal office environment.This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the
incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the
incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related
duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Milwaukee , Remote: Research Business Service Specialist, Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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