Research Business Analyst - Sponsored Research

Highmark Health is part of Allegheny Health Network, and they are seeking a Research Business Analyst for their Office of Sponsored Research. The role involves negotiating clinical trial agreements, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with Medicare Coverage Analysis while contributing to process improvements within the department.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiates and executes clinical trial agreements and budgets. Demonstrating a working knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle, from study initiation to closeout. (60%)
• Skillfully utilizes department's Clinical Trial Management System and performs Medicare Coverage Analysis to support billing compliance efforts. (20%)
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) policies and procedures and participates in process improvement initiatives within OSR. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested. (10%)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, finance or related field
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience within a health care or clinical setting
• Master's degree in business, healthcare, finance, or related field
• Experience in a research-related role such as a Research Clinical Coordinator, Regulatory Specialist, Clinical Research Associate, MCA Analyst, or experience with clinical research contracting, budgeting and negotiations
• Hands-on experience using a Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) for data management, tracking, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex information from clinical trial protocols to ensure compliance and accurate data collection
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in clinical research