This position supports the research program primarily in the management of pre-project or/and pre-award financial and administrative activities for research projects conducted.

Responsibilities:

• Review complicated research protocols, sponsor agreements, informed consent forms and related documents to develop or complete quality assurance of a MCA that categorizes all services, items, costs and expenses applicable to the clinical research project.

• Analyze Medicare benefit policies, coverage determinations and medical practice guidelines related to research-specific interventions and routine care.

• Using the MCA, work with the Investigator and the clinical research team to develop an internal study budget to reflect all costs and expenses applicable to the clinical research trial.

• Provide study specific training on Medicare Coverage Analysis.

• Support the Research Billing Specialists, Clinical Research Staff and other impacted roles with the interpretation of the MCA.

• Ensure that items designated as billable to sponsor are included in the sponsor budget and that costs incurred by the hospital are covered.

• Lead special projects as assigned to improve financial processes and stay compliant with regulations

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or an applicable related field such as business admin, accounting, law

• 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research with financial and/or contract management experience

• Understanding of Medicare billing rules and functional knowledge of essential National Coverage Decisions and the new CMS Clinical Research Policy.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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