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Research Admin Specialist II-CTMS (OnCore) , US Remote

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

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found a data problem in a CTMS. How did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they notice and correct data issues instead of working around them.

How do you manage several study builds with different deadlines while working remotely?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize their own workload and communicate status in a remote setting.

How would you explain to an investigator why their study cannot be activated in OnCore yet?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate blockers clearly and respectfully to busy clinical researchers.

What would you do

A protocol amendment changes visit windows on an active study. How do you update OnCore safely?

What they are checking: Whether they version calendars properly so enrolled patients are not affected incorrectly.

Study coordinators keep entering data inconsistently. How would you address that?

What they are checking: Whether they solve data quality with training and clear guidance rather than constant cleanup.

About the work

What have you done in OnCore, and which parts of the system do you know best?

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on OnCore experience covers the build and maintenance this role needs.

Walk me through building a study calendar in OnCore from a protocol.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate protocol visits and procedures into an accurate calendar.

How does an OnCore calendar connect to billing designations and the EHR?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how CTMS data drives research billing and why errors there spread.

How do you keep financial setup in OnCore aligned with the negotiated budget?

What they are checking: Whether they connect CTMS financials to the contract so invoicing and payments are correct.

What quality checks do you run before releasing a calendar for use?

What they are checking: Whether they review against the protocol, budget and coverage analysis before it goes live.

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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 Essential Duties: • Calendar development for multiple clients including the creation of arms, segments, procedures, and visit assignments in accordance with Huron and industry standards in Clinical Trial Management Systems (“CTMS”). • Financial console build including adding protocol related elements, parameters, specifications, subject related items, and milestones for both new and legacy clinical trials in CTMS. • Coverage Analysis development for multiple clients in accordance with Huron and industry standards both in Excel and in client CTMS. • Other research administrative back-office deliverable development including by not limited to, budget development and negotiation, sponsor invoicing, account receivable management and reconciliation, and regulatory administrative support. Required Qualifications: • U.S. work authorization is required. • Bachelor's degree required in a health/science related discipline (biology, public health, healthcare administration, nursing, etc.) or equivalent professional experience. • A minimum of 3 years of clinical research administration related experience including exposure to coverage analysis, clinical trial budgeting, and/or CTMS calendar or financial console development. • Ability to interpret and apply clinical guidelines including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Federal Drug Administration, National Comprehensive Cancer Network. • Highly detail oriented with the ability to provide quality assurance or develop back-office research related deliverables with minimal to no errors. • Intermediate Excel competency • This is a full time US-REMOTE role. This salaried position may require working additional hours at times, depending on business needs. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with at least one of the following CTMS / CRMS is preferable: Forte Research System’s OnCore ™, Study Manager’s Reveal, Velos’s eResearch and Patient Protocol Manager. • Experience with conducting Quality Assurance reviews. • Experience developing others including providing training for new skills. • Experience drafting standard operating procedures or other process documents. 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