Budget and Contract Specialist
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
With the advent of genomic sequencing, we can finally decode and process our genetic makeup. We now have more data than ever before but providers don't have the infrastructure or expertise to make sense of this data. We're on a mission to combine our next-generation sequencing and structured clinical data analytics capabilities with an innovative clinical trials network model to accelerate the pace of immuno-oncology research.
Do you find the slow pace of drug development unacceptable? Are you ready to use cutting-edge technology to accelerate the completion of cancer clinical trials? Are you passionate about improving patient access to new treatment options? We are looking for experienced clinical trials professionals who have innovative ideas and want to put them into action.
What You’ll Do
Oversee centralized business office functions for the TIME Trial network of industry sponsors and research sites
Manage contract execution process to meet aggressive deadlines for the TIME Trial program in the Just-In-Time setting
Develop and negotiate phase I - III oncology clinical trials budgets with pharma sponsors and site network, utilizing standardized methodology
Formulate and revise standardized budgeting methodology as business needs evolve: CPT codes/billing, rate adjustments, etc.
Manage standardized Medicare Billing Coverage Analysis and budget finalization process with sites
Collaborate directly with sites, sponsors, and CROs during budget and contract negotiations, and rapid site activations
Act as internal liaison for cross-functional processes involving Tempus legal, finance, accounts payable, site operations, pharma operations and other teams
Create innovative tactics, processes, tools, systems, and strategies to continually improve the speed, efficiency and quality of business operations
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in budget and contract management, from a site, sponsor or CRO perspective
Exceptional customer service skills and strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
Proven track record of setting and achieving high personal standards of performance
Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy and an eye towards process improvement
Flexible and adaptable; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with medical service billing codes, pricing and Medicare Coverage Analysis for research
Oncology experience