Research Finance Administrator

Insight Global

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Palo Alto, CA
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Research Finance
  • 3+ years working with clinical trials, preferably in the industry
  • Ability to interpret clinical trial contracts
  • Proficient in Excel for data analysis and budgeting

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with principal investigators to prepare proposal components for research
  • Manage and communicate the submission process for research proposals
  • Develop and finalize project budgets with justification
  • Act as a liaison among investigators, the Office of Sponsored Research, and other departments
  • Review expenditures and guide post-award spending compliance
  • Create and present project status reports with forecasting and decision support

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the 31st day of employment
  • Access to HSA, FSA, and DCFSA accounts
  • 401k retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid sick leave and other applicable paid time off
Full Job Description
Participate with principal investigators in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within the parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance
Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification
Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries
Review and approve expenditures, advise on post-award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue
Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create effective forecasting and decision aides

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Research Finance
3+ years of working on clinical trials, ideally industry
Ability to read clinical trial contracts
Strong excel skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous experience working at Stanford
Experience working with Smartsheet for clinical monitoring

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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