Clinical Research Contract Specialist at ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract negotiation, Clinical research, Budget management, Medical terminology, Excel, Microsoft Word, CTMS, Vendor management, Financial agreements, Document management, Protocol review, Communication, Detail oriented, Organization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description ROLE/DESCRIPTION: Reports Finance Manager The Clinical Research Contract Specialist completes the responsibilities listed below. The Clinical Research Contract Specialist works directly with the Clinical Research Accounting Specialist and Accounting Assistant with limited supervision by the Clinical Finance Manager. They will ensure that responsibilities are completed in a timely, consistent and up-to-date manner. The Clinical Research Contract Specialist will be available to assist Site Strategy Team with tasks as requested. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Negotiates all initial clinical trial contracts, budgets, and agreements · Renegotiates established contracts, budgets, and agreements as needed · Obtains contract executions on all contracts, budgets, and agreements within 60 days of receipt · Obtains signatures on documents within 2 business days through electronic signature process. · Reviews and determines budget amendment requests necessity and completes those requests as necessary · Negotiates master service agreements with all sponsors, CROs, Third Parties · Creates and executes partner agreements and statements of work for partner groups · Evaluates and maintains insurance credentials for contract liabilities for AARA, AARR, and Affiliate Sites · Identifies vendors and staff roles through protocol review during contracting using vendor dashboard, and notifies project manager of any unmet needs · Establishes and renews vendor and third-party contracts, accounts, and financial agreements based on site and protocol needs · Provides completed contract and accounting information required for study start-up on the study dashboard and notifies admin team of contract execution completion · Performs initial and complete study build in CTMS in conjunction with eSource creation · Updates CTMS study build with protocol, budget, and staff amendments and any changes as needed · Provides meaningful metrics on budget profits, negotiation efficiency, and increase rates from initial offers · Develops and maintain a research rate card in accordance with Fair Market Value · Maintains accurate document management on shared drive of all contracts, budgets, and agreements, to include both clean and fully executed versions for all · Works with various staff members, coordinators, department managers, physicians and vendors to understand impacts and requirements of new study protocols · Cultivates positive relationships with Sponsors/CROs and vendors to understand processes and create mutual opportunities for improvement · Seeks and vets new opportunities for the research department to achieve company and department improvements, goals and objectives · Acts as backup for Accounting Specialist and performs duties in office, as required · Assists with additional duties as needed and assigned by the Finance Manager Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: · Associates Degree or equivalent · Knowledge of clinical research and medical terminology · 2 years’ experience in clinical research · Strong computer skills with Excel, Microsoft Word, CTMS preferred · Excellent written and verbal communication · Must be detail oriented and organized · The ability to work in a fast pace environment and be flexible · Ability to sit at desk for entire workday (10hrs) · Self-Starter and can work independently

Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Contract Specialist is responsible for negotiating clinical trial contracts, budgets, and master service agreements while ensuring timely execution. They also manage study builds in CTMS, maintain research rate cards, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support study start-up.