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Clinical Research Financial Practice Manager – Post-Award
Location
North Carolina
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$67.7K - $116.3K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Clinical Research Financial Practice Manager – Post-Award
Duke Careers
• Drive the success of impactful clinical research through expert stewardship • Manage portfolio of grants and contracts • Ensure all applications and contracts meet sponsor/agency and university guidelines • Conduct detailed reconciliation of assigned project budgets • Prepare complex budget reports, adjustments, and corrections • Maintain close collaborative relationships with Principal Investigators (PIs) and key personnel • Manage assigned projects and financial portfolios using independent judgment • Develop budgets and budget justifications in collaboration with PI/Research Team • Participate in budget development activities • Prepare and submit grants and contracts through pre-award process • Monitor compliance with agency and university regulations regarding submission • Ensure accurate invoicing and fund management for assigned studies
Job Requirements
- Previous pre-award AND post-award industry sponsored clinical research administration and financial experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with research or grants education and/or certification
- Successful completion of Financial Services Introduction to R3, Introduction to Duke GL, Introduction to Accounting, Sponsored Research Reporting, Research Administration at Duke (online), Basic Compliance (online), Duke Human Research Training (online), Budget Development and Negotiation Training, and Industry Funded Clinical Research—Process for Contracts within first six months of hire
- Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) and Advanced Grants Management (AGM) expected
- Three (3) years of relevant grants and contracts experience
- Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
- Proficient use of computers; solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point)
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
- Knowledge of Duke University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity
- Understanding of federal and university rules for management of effort allocation for individuals compensated from federal awards
- Understanding of costing rules and regulations for federally funded projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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