Financial Analyst II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Financial Analyst II will be responsible for the fiscal management of clinical research studies conducted within the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC).  Works on pre award activities including building and negotiating budgets in accordance with the study protocol, as well as post award activities including invoicing sponsors and auditing research trial costs.  Assures accuracy of study budgets and contracts and reconciles study expenditures throughout protocol lifecycle.  Tracks progress of clinical trials through the study startup process. 

 

Reports to the Director of Business Operations for the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center.  Works closely with IIRC faculty and staff, physicians, and other clinical providers and support staff within and outside of the FHCRC/UW system.  Establishes and maintains professional relationship with study sponsors and regulatory agencies.

 

Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the pre and post award management of the IIRC clinical trial portfolio including building and negotiating clinical trial budgets, reconciling trial invoices and working with the pharmaceutical sponsor. Works independently and in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to direct operations and manage professional relationships with customers (investigators), Center finance, and pharmaceutical sponsors.  Accountable for all financial aspects of cellular immunotherapy trials managed by the IIRC clinical research team, ensuring appropriate management of all trial budgets throughout the lifetime of the study. 

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with IIRC faculty, Clinical Research Support, and Office of the General Counsel to develop, negotiate, and manage highly complex clinical trial budgets, working directly with faculty and staff to anticipate new study support needs and budget accordingly.
• Responsible for budget amendments to reflect revisions to study protocols. Process includes submitting budget through the consortium system, revising and negotiating the original budget.
• Review invoices from the clinic to ensure that all research items are billed correctly. Work with FH clinical finance to correct any incorrect billings.
• Ensure study invoices are submitted, and sponsor payments are received in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Fiscal Manager to forecast and track study costs.
• Coordinate clinical trial study audit and close-out.
• Provide ongoing cost analysis for studies to ensure clinical trials are adequately funded; provide budget information to Alliance Management for negotiation of budget revisions with sponsors.
• Manage patient travel reimbursements, cost transfers and track to budget portfolio.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting or finance, preferable in a research or no