Clinical Payments Associate Analyst
Type
Full time
Location
Job reference
Req-37104
Posted for
14 days ago
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As the Clinical Payments Associate Analyst, you will analyze, track and process payments associated with clinical trials, ensure alignment with contractual and trial requirements and manage the lifecycle of payments. Analyze patient data in clinical CRFs (Case Review Form) to determine alignment to protocol requirements, contracts and budget (i.e. SOW) to proceed with payment processing. Identify invoice and payment management tracking and process improvements via collaboration with cross-functional teams and cross BU teams. The position will be on-site at our Irvine headquarters.
How you’ll make an impact:
Lead and develop moderate to complex projects to drive clinical trial payment efficiencies which may include development of reports, dashboards, resource guides, and system evaluation (i.e. review of payment logic setup in CTMS, etc.)
Provide recommendations/awareness to management and/or key stakeholders proactively. Monitor and evaluate post process implementation performance and implement changes if necessary.
Interact proactively with clinical trial sites and vendors as well as internal functions and management to resolve payment inquiries, including reconciliations, analytics, and other ad hoc requests.
Perform routine analysis and contribute to activities and projects related to clinical trial payments, contract and budget development, and preparation of analytics and reports.
Analyze patient data in clinical CRFs (Case Review Form) to determine alignment to protocol requirements.
Collaborate with manager and/or team members to evaluate and carry out process design and improvements.
Interact with global HCPs, clinical trial sites, and vendors as well as internal functions and management to resolve inquiries, including reconciliations, analytics, and other ad hoc requests.
Monitor and evaluate post process implementation performance and implement changes if necessary. Provide awareness to team members/management.
What you’ll need (required):
Bachelors Degree or equivalent
1 year of previous finance, analytics, clinical payments and/or budget related experience
What else we look for (preferred):
Previous clinical research/clinical trials experience
Complex payments experience (e.g, invoices, expenses) clinical and/or medical affairs contractual costs using current processing systems (e.g., COUPA, JDE).
Experience working medical device industry
Additional skills:
Understanding of quantitative methodologies, techniques and tools
Knowledge of local and global regulations (e.g., AdvaMed, Anti-Kickback, Antibribery, Sunshine Act
Understanding of Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, AdvaMed code, clinical research ethics, and patient privacy laws (plus applicable local regulations, when country based)
Understanding of clinical study protocols, clinical trial materials, and clinical costs
Knowledge of concepts of clinical research and device development
Understanding of contracts and negotiations
Computer skills in Excel and PowerPoint and other MS Office Suite apps including Word and Access
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $66,000 to $90,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
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