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Clinical Trials and Financial Research Administrator
Job Summary The Department of Neurology is recruiting a Financial and Clinical Trial Analyst (FCTA) with advanced knowledge of industry-sponsored clinical trials to advise our faculty and support Principle Investigators in the strategic management of their funding portfolios. The FCTA works independently and with minimal supervision to manage industry-sponsored clinical trials, grants, contracts, and subcontracts in compliance with all university and sponsor guidelines. The incumbent may also guide others in the financial management of industry-sponsored clinical trials.
Central Role (CR): The FCTA serves as a technical subject-matter expert in industry-sponsored clinical trials for the department, providing feedback to central service offices such as Contracts & Grants Accounting, the Clinical Research Office, and the Industry Contracts Division of the Office of Sponsored Research. The incumbent contributes to process improvements in clinical trial management, and develops and implements best practices. The FCTA collaborates with central service offices to find solutions to novel and complex issues, such as unprecedented sponsor agreements and non-standard payment terms. The FCTA represents the Department externally, working directly with multiple industry sponsors.
They will use advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. May review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and / or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Works independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. May serve as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts or information systems. Central Role (CR): Typically works on highly complex proposals and awards such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. Is eligible for delegated authority. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $106,900 - $160,300 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The mission of the Department of Neurology at UCSF is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state-of-the-art translational research methods to discover the causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross-disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, it accelerates the pace of discovery and champions the University's global health initiatives. The Department of Neurology is the second-largest department at UCSF, with an annual operating budget in excess of $250M. It is the number one recipient of NIH funds among neurology departments of U.S. medical schools, and its services are ranked third in California among hospitals that offer neurology and neurosurgery services.
The Department of Neurology is a teaching, research and clinical care unit within the School of Medicine (SOM). The Department of Neurology is a large, multi-site department, with locations including Mission Bay, Parnassus, Mt. Zion, ZSFG, VAMC and the Gladstone Institutes and is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. The department is constructed of 14 administrative divisions with 11 clinical specialties. The department has over 230 faculty and academic employees, 260 staff positions, and 150 trainees including: residents (46), clinical fellows (37) and postdoctoral scholars (70). Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
- Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
- Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
- Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
- Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
- Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
- Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
- Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
- Ability to interpret policy for others.
- Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
- Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate or professional degree in a related field
- Professional certification in a related field, including but not limited to accounting, bookkeeping, research administration, public health administration, clinical trials management, and non-profit management.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 006207 RSCH ADM 4 Job Category Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details M-F 8-5pm |
University of California - San Francisco
Mar 12, 2025