Chico Grimes
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated clinical trial professional with a proven track record of achieving company objectives through consistent and organized practices. Expertise in thriving under pressure and adapting to new challenges, effectively enhancing organizational brand. Over 20 years of focused experience in Clinical Research Finance, with transferable skills applicable across various roles, including process monitoring, financial auditing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A commitment to excellence drives the ability to contribute meaningfully to diverse teams and projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Trials Financial Analyst
Boston Medical Center
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Handled Pre-Award and Post Award processes: Protocol Review, ICF Review, Contract Review, Coverage Analysis Review, Internal Budget Creation, CTMS Setup, Invoicing System Setup, IRB Approval, PI Approval, Sponsor/CRO Approval, Monthly Closeout, etc.
- Meet with various departments to discuss study and go over MCA and Budget prior to submitting to sponsor.
- Practiced Fair Market Value.
Associate Clinical Trials Specialist
HonorHealth Research Institute
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed new department guidelines with advanced features and improved performance.
- Implemented process improvements to smooth development cycle and increase collaboration.
- Created innovative solutions to meet changing market demands and future growth plans.
- Designed robust improvements to Budget Negotiation by applying technical knowledge and incorporating changes from senior staff.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Senior Financial Analyst
Banner Alzheimer's Institute
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered financial reviews and advice to billing team to improve clinical trial billing outcomes.
- Reviewed statistical information to determine how validation of clinical trial patient coding and professional services fell within the expected range for financial expenditures.
- Collected, maintained and updated financial journals as needed to understand where shortfalls were happening.
- Evaluated local competitor data and statistics to develop individual business investment strategies and help drive growth.
- Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction and increased productivity.
- Performed complex financial and budget analysis to determine budget requirements, improve internal controls and justify requested funding from Grants and Contracts departments.
- Budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins and risk factors.
Research Billing Analyst
Texas Health Research Institute
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Conducted monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers and providers.
- Partnered with billing analyst department to investigate and remedy any gross margin trend issues.
- Submitted alternate billing for clients belonging to special demographics using PeopleSoft software portal, reconciled trial charges or denied charges not authorized per the fully executed contract and conducted accounts receivable follow-up.
- Verified daily patient travel reimbursements extraction process to enable correct execution of process.
- Designed and produced reports to highlight and explain collection issues and balances due, working with clients and attorneys simultaneously.
- Functioned as key point of contact for billing data integrity matters for clients, vendors and various internal departments.
- Researched portals issues related to non-payment within e-billing vendor portals.
- Determined key areas prime for process improvements.
- Updated pricing on orders in system to promote invoice accuracy for special items, agreements, substitutions and unauthorized deliveries.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with all personal data as per company guidelines.
Clinical Trials Analyst
Childrens Medical Center
03.2007 - 08.2013
- Supervised data collection by core research staff.
- Prepared scholarly manuscripts and final study reports to communicate results of research to broader scientific community.
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
- Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols, and procedures.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2023
Skills
- Product Integration
- Technical Improvement Knowledge
- Resource Allocation
- Improvement Recommendations
- Proficient in Software Skill]
- On-Time Product Delivery
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Project Management
- Performance Improvement
- Application Deployment
- Product Development Testing
- Tracking and Documentation
- Microsoft Windows and Office
- Training Material Development
- Leading Projects
- Collaborative Team Player
- PeopleSoft HRMS
- Excellent attention to detail
- Financial management
- Documentation skills
- Project management
- Flexible team player
- Budget compliance
- Revenue recognition
- Account reconciliation
- Expert in customer relations
- Budget support
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Quickbooks
- Adobe software
- Auditing procedures
- Auditing
- Microsoft Excel
- Due diligence
- Financial software
- Research
- Portfolio management
- Stakeholder communication
- Expense and revenue analysis
- Portfolio performance
Additional Information
Lean Six Sigma Trained
Timeline
Senior Clinical Trials Financial Analyst
Boston Medical Center
07.2024 - 07.2025
Associate Clinical Trials Specialist
HonorHealth Research Institute
09.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Banner Alzheimer's Institute
07.2019 - 03.2022
Research Billing Analyst
Texas Health Research Institute
09.2013 - 06.2019
Clinical Trials Analyst
Childrens Medical Center
03.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
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