Clinical Trials Coordinator (Department of Neurosurgery)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Trials Coordinator (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Grants Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

This role will be responsible for the preparation, review and submission of sponsored program proposals for submission to sponsors. Will function as a resource for sponsored program guidelines, policies and procedures. Support with preparation for budget meetings, and provide financial monitoring and reporting for sponsored programs including foundations, federal and other agencies.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review proposal budgets and assist in other proposal development activities for staff linked with grant/award.
• Prepare and present detailed and accurate budgets for Clinical Research Studies
• Assist or lead negotiation with funding sources, vendors and/or other stakeholders to secure budgets and financial terms and conditions in line with Institutional policies and practices.
• Work collaboratively with study teams to prepare study invoices according to the agreement and budget.
• Monitor and communicate the progress of budget and financial terms and conditions to ensure key stakeholders are maintained informed on on-going bases.
• Provide liaison to research offices across the University
• Responsible for adding all pre award information to department database for continuous updates to research support
• Monitor grant expenditure for compliance and corrective actions as needed. Work very closely with payroll coordinator to insure proper effort allocated.
• Maintain and monitor specific groups of faculty and their overall portfolio. Produce and distribute specialized research related financial reports for investigators. Meet monthly to review their funds and total research portfolio Provide liaison to research offices across the University
• Assist in the preparation and submiss