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UPMC · 5 days ago

OnCore Financial (Post-Award) Specialist Sponsored

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UPMC is a healthcare provider that is seeking an OnCore Financial Specialist to manage sponsor invoicing, reconcile payments, and ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. This role involves working closely with study teams to maintain accurate financial data within clinical trial management systems and ensuring alignment with UPMC's financial system.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and manage sponsor invoicing to ensure timely payment for clinical trial activities

Reconcile payments based on subject visit tracking and study milestones

Ensure compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations

Monitor financial activity and maintain billing compliance

Track revenue and maintain payment logs for clinical trials

Coordinate contract closeouts and respond to audit inquiries

Develop financial reports and forecasting tools to support study teams

Assist with affiliate and subaward payments

Submit study closeouts and extensions to Sponsored Programs Administration

Provide training and support to research staff on OnCore financial modules

Utilize institutional systems including Excel, Epic, OnCore, and PeopleSoft to generate ad hoc and routine reports

Liaise with sponsors to submit invoices, process payments and returned checks, troubleshoot discrepancies, and respond to financial inquiries to ensure smooth post-award operations

Qualification

OnCore CTMS proficiencyClinical trial financial managementExcel proficiencyFinancial reporting toolsAnalytical skillsIRB processes familiarityMedicare Coverage AnalysisEHR systems familiarityResearch billing workflows familiarityCommunicationOrganizational skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, healthcare administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical trial post-award financial management or equivalent experience

Recommended proficiency in OnCore CTMS and its financial modules and strong understanding of clinical research billing and sponsor contract terms

Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Familiarity with IRB processes and regulatory documentation is a plus

Preferred

Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials

Knowledge of Medicare Coverage Analysis and billing compliance

Familiarity with EHR systems and research billing workflows

Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools

Company

UPMC

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UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered

Founded in 1893

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.upmc.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$0.46M

Key Investors

Appalachian Regional Commission

2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M

Leadership Team

Leslie Davis

President and CEO

Frederick M. Hargett

Chief Financial Officer

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