As the Program Manager, Clinical Research Finance you will be responsible for fiscal stability and management of clinical trials finance by recommending, developing, and implementing programs, practice strategies and services for Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute's (SOCCI) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) and affiliates. As well as responsible for clinical trials financial operations, reports, invoicing, and research billing compliance.Leads externally funded project contract negotiations and budget development. Provides direction and day-to-day supervision to the research finance staff within the SOCCI Clinical Research Office.
Responsible for the management, oversight, and compliance of SOCCI's clinical research finance unit. Responsible for developing, monitoring, and disseminating financial analysis reports to SOCCI leaders on a quarterly basis.
Develops and manages system for tracking outstanding accounts receivable and auditing system for tracking sponsor's payments and financial responsibility.
Improves research billing compliance process to ensure accurate and compliant patient billing. In conjunction with Patient Financial Services (PFS), performs audits to assess the effectiveness of the research billing compliance process and finds opportunities for improvement and/or develop corrective action plan in the event deficiencies are noted. Works with patient accounting (revenue cycle) to adjust incorrect and/or complex billing and reimbursement issues associated with research patient accounts.
Responsible for recruitment, training, management, and continuing education of clinical research finance staff. Establishes and participates in a formal departmental orientation program and administers a training program within clinical research finance unit.
Leads budget development and contract negotiations for externally funded cancer clinical trials. Participates in the budget development process for internally funded projects and/or budgets necessary to support of concept submissions.