Clinical Research Budget and Billing Program Manager

UVA Health

. Lead UVA’s clinical research budgeting and billing program .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research budgeting, billing, and compliance with CMS, FDA, and HIPAA regulations. Proven ability to manage research financial processes, train teams, and develop performance metrics for clinical trials.

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Clinical Research BudgetingBilling ManagementCoverage AnalysisResearch Finance ManagementClinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) Certification

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial Budget DevelopmentCoverage Analysis OversightFinancial Performance MonitoringResearch Billing AuditsPerformance Metrics Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipTraining and EducationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EPICOnCoreHuron

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Research Professional (CCRP)

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchFDA ComplianceMedicare CoverageFederal Anti-KickbackHIPAA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead UVA’s clinical research budgeting and billing program
Provide oversight, education, and support across UVA
Maintain expertise in CMS, FDA, Medicare coverage, Federal Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, and institutional requirements
Perform and oversee coverage analyses for protocol-required services
Develop and negotiate clinical trial budgets for industry-sponsored trials, grants, and consortium studies
Serve as primary contact for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO partners
Assess study opportunities and match protocols with appropriate Principal Investigators
Manage and support research billing staff, including coverage analysis and second-pass Epic charge review
Oversee OnCore calendar and financial console builds
Train study teams on research financial tools
Manage sponsor invoicing and milestone-based billing
Maintain an assigned study portfolio and provide backup support
Conduct research billing audits and implement corrective actions
Develop and deliver training on budgeting, billing, coverage analysis, and financial processes
Develop and maintain a clinical research charge master for non-medical research services
Develop and monitor performance metrics for trial activation, budgeting, billing, invoicing, CTU utilization, staff effort, cost recovery, and financial performance
Drive continuous improvement and standardize processes
Develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures
Partner with CTU and CTO leadership, study teams, investigators, and institutional stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
4+ years of relevant professional experience required
Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Research Professional (CCRP) required within one year of hire
7+ years of clinical research experience preferred, including research finance management, clinical trial portfolio oversight, hiring and training research financial staff, and performance management
Experience with EPIC, OnCore, and Huron preferred
Currently authorized to work in the United States
University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Resume and cover letter required
Three references required; up to five may be requested via SkillSurvey
Primarily sedentary work with extensive desktop computer use; occasional travel to meetings and programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Background checks performed on hires, if required
Equal opportunity employment
Veterans and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply