Clinical Trial Support - Business Services Administrator

Job Title

Clinical Trial Support - Business Services Administrator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Compliance & Biosafety Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9,522.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is composed of institutional leaders, research review committees, and agents of Texas A&M University that are responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of participants in research conducted or reviewed by Texas A&M University, including Texas A&M Health and all of its locations, the School of Law, and branch campuses in Galveston.

What We Want

The Senior Research Compliance Administrator, under general direction and in coordination with other offices, has the ability to provide efficient financial analysis and resource management services throughout the life cycle of clinical research. Experience with feasibility assessments, budget development and negotiations, and billing compliance requirements including coverage analysis. With prior work with proposal development, clinical trials administration and related grants, contracts, agreements, negotiations, budgets, or billing..

What You Need To Know

Salary range: $114,268 - $125,694.80, commensurate based upon candidate experience.

A cover letter and resume are required.

Position Details: Hybrid Work Option: Due to the nature of this position, a hybrid work arrangement may be available for workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable fields or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 6 years of experience in clinical trials, research, or compliance roles, including regulatory support, business/research operations, confidentiality and clinical trial agreements, cost coverage analyses, and handling grants, contracts, budgets, and billing.

Required Experience

• Public speaking, presentation, analytical, negotiating, and collaborative skills to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of constituents, including faculty members, students, high-level administrators, IRB staff and sponsor representatives.

• Comprehensive understanding of research contracts, clinical trial costs, coverage analysis, and data management.

• Knowledge of electronic submission systems, and/or databases used to maintain all information pertinent to human research protections.

• Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively with others, while also independently managing a wide range of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Management -Develops and supports the administration of clinical trials or manages post-approval monitoring or quality improvement activities. Develops and supports outreach programs related to human subjects’ research.

• Clinical Trial Support- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements and contracts. Assists with billing, budgeting, and coverage analysis. Develops corrective action plans. Provides regulatory training and updates HRPP website.

• IRB Review- Conducts protocol reviews, human subject’s determinations, and assists with IRB processes.

• Accreditation & Assessment- Assists with accreditation materials, compliance, program assessment. Creates HRPP/IRB activity reports.

Other Requirements and Factors

REQUIRED

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

• Hybrid work option – Due to the nature of this position, a hybrid work arrangement may be available for workplace flexibility.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.