Job Description

This position functions as an Industry Budget Analyst within the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), supporting the startup and activation of industry-sponsored clinical research studies across Corewell Health.

The Industry Budget Analyst serves as a strategic partner to investigators, research teams, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), Research Development, Research Finance, Billing Integrity, and ancillary departments to ensure studies are financially feasible, operationally sustainable, and compliant with institutional requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review clinical trial protocols, schedules of events, informed consent documents, and study-related materials to assess operational and financial impact.
• Develop, review, and reconcile Coverage Analyses to determine research-related versus routine care activities and support compliant research billing practices.
• Translate Coverage Analyses into sponsor budget templates and negotiate budgets directly with sponsors and CROs.
• Evaluate study financials to identify hidden costs, resource requirements, and operational considerations that may affect study sustainability.
• Negotiate study startup fees, per-patient reimbursement, invoiceable services, pass-through expenses, and other budget-related terms.
• Collaborate with Clinical Research Operations, Research Development, Research Finance, Billing Integrity, Information Security, Information Governance, and ancillary departments throughout the study startup process.
• Manage amendments requiring budget revisions, protocol changes, coverage analysis updates, and sponsor budget renegotiation.
• Perform final reconciliation of protocol, informed consent, coverage analysis, budget, and contractual documents to ensure consistency before study activation.
• Participate in investigator, sponsor, and internal meetings to facilitate study startup and resolve operational or financial barriers.
• Maintain project timelines while managing a high-volume portfolio of active studies and amendments.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree related field
• 2 years of relevant experience in related field

Preferred

• Master's Degree

• 2 years of relevant experience in sponsored programs

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sponsored Programs Office of Sponsored Programs - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.