Your Role on the Team

The Clinical Research Finance Analyst is responsible for the financial management and oversight of a complex portfolio of oncology clinical trials within the CFCCC Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials and Research (Stern Center), an NCI-Designated Cancer Center. This role partners closely with principal investigators, clinical trial management teams, and institutional finance offices to ensure compliant post-award administration, accurate financial reporting, and effective stewardship of sponsored research funds. The analyst monitors budgets, expenditures, invoicing, and financial performance across, industry-sponsored clinical trials while ensuring adherence to sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and applicable federal guidelines. The position provides strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving to support the successful execution of cancer clinical research and optimize the financial health of the research portfolio. The primary responsibiity is interfacing directly with business partners in the pharmaceutical, medical device and clinical research organization (CRO) partners to administer the accounts receivable and payable for a clinical trial portfolio of ~40-60 accounts with a sepcific disease team.

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years of related work experience in clinical research and/or financial administration responsibilities

Preferred:

• Experience with clinical trial agreements and clinical research billing principles
• Knowledge of UC Irvine's financial systems including KFS, DSS, Data Warehouse, PI Report
• Experience working in a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS), preferably Oncore
• Experience managing finances for oncology-specific trials

Special Conditions:

• May need to work overtime during critical periods (e.g. fiscal year closing)

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.