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Research Admin Specialist II-Clinical Trial Budgets

Huron Consulting · Chicago, IL · $72,000–$88,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in a budget or calendar after it was finalized.

What they are checking: Whether they own and fix mistakes openly, which matters in work tied to compliance.

How do you stay accurate in detailed, repetitive work over a long day?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep errors out of detail-heavy financial documents.

How would you explain a budget line to a study coordinator who thinks it is too low?

What they are checking: Whether they can walk research staff through their reasoning clearly and respectfully.

What would you do

A sponsor's proposed budget does not cover the site's real costs. How would you prepare for that negotiation?

What they are checking: Whether they can justify costs with data and protect the institution from losing money on a study.

You have several studies due at once and an investigator is pushing for theirs first. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they manage a queue fairly and communicate timelines clearly to research teams.

About the work

Walk me through how you build a clinical trial budget from a protocol and schedule of events.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn protocol procedures into accurate per-patient and fixed costs without missing items.

How does a coverage analysis feed into the study budget?

What they are checking: Whether they understand which costs go to the sponsor and which can be billed to insurance, and why it matters.

What is charge segregation, and what goes wrong when it is not done correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand billing compliance risk, including charging Medicare for sponsor-paid care.

How do you build a study calendar that matches both the protocol and the budget?

What they are checking: Whether they keep calendar, budget and billing in sync, which prevents downstream billing errors.

How do you handle a protocol amendment that adds new procedures?

What they are checking: Whether they know to update coverage analysis, budget and calendar together after a change.

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The full job description

As published by Huron Consulting.

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes. Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change. You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. Your passion and expertise in clinical research will make you a key member of Huron’s Research Office Team. As a Clinical Research Administrative Specialist II, you’ll assist Huron’s Research Office team in developing coverage analysis reports, study budgets, study calendars, charge segregation, and other trial documentation required for clinical research studies, including industry, federally sponsored, and locally (investigator) sponsored research. You will also assist in review and feedback for Clinical Research Administrative Specialist I projects and will begin to support client contacts for client specific needs. You’ll have the opportunity to expand upon your working knowledge and experience with clinical trial regulation, and to develop strong skills in the variety of service lines Huron’s Research Office offers Job Description Required • U.S. work authorization is required • Huron requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience • A minimum of 3 years of clinical research administration related experience • Experience developing clinical research budgets • Experience in coverage analysis *This is a full time US-REMOTE role. This salaried position may require working additional hours at times, depending on business needs. Preferred: ***Clinical Trial budget development & negotiation experience is highly desired*** • Clinical Trials Policy and Research Billing Rules Knowledge: Experience in clinical trials policy and other applicable research billing rules. Experience applying the policy to clinical trial protocols for coverage determination. • Quality Assurance Expertise: Experience with conducting Quality Assurance reviews, aiming to significantly reduce the QA burden. • Medical Coding/Billing Experience: Background in medical coding or billing or degree in Health Information Management. • Professional Communication Proficiency: Demonstrated experience interacting with individuals at various levels in an organization and providing timely updates both from an internal and external standpoint. • Innovative Problem Solving: Ability to contribute to innovative solutions and process improvements in clinical trial coverage analysis and budgeting. • Training and Mentorship: Experience in providing guidance and training to junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development. • Industry Knowledge: Staying abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain expertise The estimated base salary for this job is $72,000 - $88,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $79,200 - $96,800. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. #LI-JH1 #REMOTE Position Level Senior Analyst Country United States of America

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