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Moffitt Cancer Center

CLINICAL RESEARCH BUDGET NEGOTIATOR

Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary Clinical Research Budget Negotiator Position Highlights The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator plays a crucial role in the financial management of industry sponsored, federal, State of Florida, and privately funded clinical trials at Moffitt Cancer Center. This position is responsible for negotiating clinical trial budgets and payment terms to support an efficient activation and amendment process, ensuring that patients have access to cutting‑edge clinical trials.

The Clinical Research Budget Negotiator ensures that budgets align with institutional financial policies, fair market value (FMV), and regulatory requirements while supporting efficient trial activation and amendment processing. This role requires strong collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), research teams, finance, legal, and sponsors to ensure the financial viability and compliance of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze protocol requirements to identify all billable clinical services, study‑related procedures, and associated costs. Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research, Grant Administrators and Research finance on the budget development towards activation of grant funded studies.Negotiate clinical trial budgets with industry sponsors, CROs, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and fair market value standards.

Define and negotiate payment schedules and milestone‑based payments to ensure financial sustainability for the institution. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., PIs, research coordinators, finance, legal) to ensure accurate budgeting and cost recovery. Communicate with PIs, study teams, and financial analysts to align budget expectations and address funding concerns.

Develop budget proposals to support Principal Investigators (PIs) in preparing Letters of Intent (LOIs) and research submissions for grants and industry‑sponsored studies. Ensure accurate cost estimates, appropriate fee structure, and alignment with institutional policies to facilitate funding approval and streamline contract negotiations.

Serve as the primary financial liaison between sponsors, PIs, research coordinators, finance, and legal teams regarding clinical trial budgets. Provide financial guidance and support to investigators and research staff to help them understand budget implications. Conduct meetings with study teams to ensure alignment on budget‑related issues and payment structures.

Responsible for entering and maintaining the budget and other financial information into Clinical Trial Management System or other software to maintain proper reimbursement and revenue integrity. Will ensure proper cost centers are used. The team member is also responsible for amending contracts to ensure compliant documents and reporting issues with efficiency tools in a timely manner.

Ensure all work meets guidelines while maintaining accuracy and adherence to departmental standards. Manage assignments to ensure timely completion in alignment with role expectations.

Other duties as assigned, based on organizational needs.

Credentials and Experience

Associate's Degree Business Administration, Nursing, Finance, Healthcare, or related field

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting, clinical research, health insurance, revenue cycle or relevant negotiation experience.

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, and deliver expected products

Understanding of calculating percentages and basic math.

High reading comprehension

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written in a professional environment

Able to interact with a variety of professionals and team members in multiple hospital departments as well as external sponsors

Preferred Experience

Experience in clinical research (industry/pharmaceutical and/or federal grants), billing compliance, research contract management, billing, coding, and/or revenue recognition/integrity.

Experience in Coverage Analysis

Experience in medical coding or billing

Knowledge of healthcare compliance and federal regulations related to clinical

Preferred Skills/Specialized Training

Advanced experience in Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Index, etc.)

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate for institutional financial interests.

Understanding of clinical trial billing, fair market value principles, and Medicare Coverage Analysis.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in budget development and financial forecasting

Ability to work cross‑functionally with PIs, research teams, legal, and sponsors.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Nursing, Finance,

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