Deborah S. Johnson
South Euclid,USA
Summary
Research finance professional with extensive experience in healthcare, managing finances for over 60 clinical trials. Developed and implemented budgets and contracts in compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and closeout of studies in various work environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Mgr. – Financial Administration & Compliance
Community Health Systems
Franklin, Tennessee
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw finances for 60+ studies, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation.
- Developed budgets based on protocol and CTA for Phase 1-IV trials.
- Produced monthly financial reports for principal investigators and research staff to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Worked with pre-award teams and the Legal Department to finalize contracts and grants.
- Established infrastructure for Research Finance department to support financial operations.
Research Financial Analyst (Taussig Cancer Institute)
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Pre- and post-award finance management and negotiation for 100+ clinical trials.
- Prioritized and developed budgets based on protocol and CTA for Phase 1-IV trials.
- Negotiated and executed contracts through the Legal Department.
- Generated financial reports/models for principal investigators and research staff.
- Invoiced payments and used troubleshooting for slow or non-payment by sponsors.
- Renegotiated budgets for protocol changes or an increase/decrease in the original budget.
- Monitored, closed, and deposited residuals based on study design.
Manager, Materials Management
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed Supply Chain, Patient Transport, and Laundry / Linen Departments.
- Negotiated and maintained contracts for hospital supplies.
- Developed and maintained operating and capital budgets and variances.
- Generated financial and operational metrics & audits.
Department Analyst IV
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Investigated budget variances, identifying root causes for discrepancies.
- Processed month-end close, ensuring accuracy of financial reports.
- Managed departmental invoice processing, streamlining follow-up procedures.
- Co-created ad hoc reports for licensing administration.
- Ensured execution of inventor non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
Education
Doctor of Health Administration - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10-2019
MBA - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2012
Skills
- Grant management software
- Budget oversight
- Grant proposal development
- Financial analysis
- Compliance management
- Award management
- Trial finance
- Budget forecasting
- Data analysis tools
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Oracle ERP/Ivalua
- Ariba
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Effective communication
References
- Diane Banks, Worked in Research Finance, banksd5@ccf.org
- Miranda G. Ellis, Community Health Systems, Ellis.miranda.g@gmail.com
- Nicole Huffman, Personal Colleague, mrsnicolehuffman@gmail.com
Timeline
Research Mgr. – Financial Administration & Compliance
Community Health Systems
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Financial Analyst (Taussig Cancer Institute)
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2022
Manager, Materials Management
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2017
Department Analyst IV
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2013
Doctor of Health Administration - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
MBA - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University