Open Position: Administrative - Clinical Research Associate

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2335.00

Opportunity:

Grants and Contracts Administrator - Clinical Trials

Job Details:

* Hybrid schedule with 1-2 days per week in office; first two weeks may be fully in office for training
* Only accepting candidates local to Orange County at this time
* Bachelor's Degree required
* Minimum 4 years of experience working with patient-facing Clinical Trials required
* Minimum 3 years of experience working with contracts and budgeting required
* Analyze clinical trial documents and collaborate with clinical teams to develop and negotiate comprehensive budgets covering institutional research costs
* Work with pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, clinical research organizations (CROs), and external vendors to negotiate study-specific budgets, contract payment terms, master agreements, master fee schedules, and vendor service agreements
* Coordinate study agreements to completion including study contracts, Study Start-Up Agreements, Accelerated Start-Up, Service Agreements, Physician Agreements, Master Contracts, and Master Fee Schedules
* Prepare and provide tracked changes to contracts requiring legal review, monitor progress, and prepare for execution in partnership with legal
* Review protocols and complete internal Qualifying Clinical Trial (QCT) checklists and determine appropriateness of Coverage Analysis on a study-by-study basis
* Develop and negotiate financially feasible budgets in adherence to strict project timelines
* Collaborate with Site Teams to confirm resource and expense allocations on budgets while facilitating vendor costs
* Demonstrate understanding of billing compliance, fair market value, coverage analysis, study essential documents, policies and procedures, and internal quality controls
* Review protocol amendment documents and determine impacts to coverage analysis, contracts, and/or budgets
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, primarily Excel, with capability to support enhancements to templates and tools
* Support post-award teams for issue resolution and process improvement
* Support special projects requiring data analysis and data mining
* Maintain complete and organized files of all project documents within internal platforms
* Track metrics and maintain or enhance metric dashboards for KPI reporting and leadership review
* Aid in the training and development of lower-level Grants and Contracts Administrators

Facility:

This healthcare organization's Research Shared Services (RSS) team operates within the Finance department, supporting clinical research across multiple sites. The facility partners with pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and clinical research organizations to manage complex clinical trial agreements and budgets. The organization is committed to research excellence and maintains rigorous standards for billing compliance, fair market value, and coverage analysis to support its research mission.

Location:

Orange County, CA

Orange County offers a vibrant and diverse community with world-class amenities, beautiful beaches, and a thriving professional landscape that makes it one of Southern California's most desirable places to live and work. The area boasts a strong economy, excellent dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation opportunities, all set against the backdrop of year-round sunny weather.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.