Advarra has announced a new opportunity for the position of Coverage Analyst II in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is a full-time, hybrid clinical research role focused on reviewing clinical trial protocols and determining how medical procedures and services should be categorized for clinical trial billing.

The Advarra Coverage Analyst II job can be particularly relevant for candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science and a background in clinical research or a similar domain.

Professionals with relevant experience in Clinical Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Clinical Trial Coordination, Coverage Analysis, or Calendar and Budget Setup are specifically listed among the preferred backgrounds for this opening.

Job Overview

What Does a Coverage Analyst II Do?

A Coverage Analyst in clinical research reviews study documents to determine how procedures and medical services associated with a clinical trial should be billed.

In this Advarra role, the analyst reviews documents such as Clinical Research Protocols, Informed Consent Forms and Clinical Trial Agreements to prepare a coverage analysis or billing guide.

The coverage analysis identifies whether a medical procedure or service may be considered a routine cost that can be billed to the patient/insurance or whether the cost should be assigned to the clinical trial sponsor.

This makes the position relevant to professionals interested in the intersection of clinical research operations, protocol interpretation, clinical trial finance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Coverage Analyst II at Advarra, major responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret Clinical Research Protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Clinical Trial Agreements and other study-related documentation.
• Develop clinical trial coverage analyses and billing guides.
• Determine which medical procedures or services may qualify as routine costs and which should be billed to the study sponsor.
• Determine whether proposed clinical research studies qualify as a Qualifying Clinical Trial under the Medicare Clinical Trial Policy (NCD 310.1).
• Research and apply relevant policies, regulations, guidance and guidelines.
• Apply clinical guidelines, Medicare regulations and institutional conventional-care guidance.
• Independently evaluate which clinical services should be considered routine care.
• Meet established daily and weekly coverage analysis productivity and quality targets.
• Use internal case management and reporting software to manage assigned work.
• Document coverage analyses and supporting information in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
• Participate in team discussions involving specific customer cases and clinical trial protocols.
• Train and mentor new team members on coverage analysis processes, tools and quality requirements.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps and contribute to targeted training.
• Develop internal documentation and knowledge-sharing materials.
• Support continuous process improvement and reduction of recurring errors.

Qualification & Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Advarra Coverage Analyst II job in Bengaluru should have:

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science with a background in Clinical Research or a similar domain.

The job description does not specify an exhaustive list of eligible science degrees. Candidates should therefore assess whether their educational background and professional experience align with clinical research or a closely related domain.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Candidates should possess:

• Sound knowledge of clinical research methodology
• Understanding of clinical research industry regulations
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines related to human research
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with various business software applications

Preferred Experience

Advarra states that 2–3 years of work experience is preferred in areas such as:

• Coverage Analysis
• Calendar and Budget Setup
• Clinical Trial Coordinator at Site
• Clinical Data Management
• Pharmacovigilance
• Medical Writing
• Medical Coding
• Other relevant or similar clinical research domains

This means professionals currently working in CDM, PV, clinical trial coordination, medical writing or medical coding may have transferable experience for the Coverage Analyst II position, subject to Advarra’s assessment of their overall profile.

Preferred Skills

The company also prefers candidates with:

• Excellent customer service capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Good listening and interpersonal skills
• Solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work flexible hours when stakeholder collaboration requires it
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities
• Collaborative approach to implementing changes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why This Role May Be Worth Considering

The Coverage Analyst II position at Advarra provides exposure to an area of clinical research that combines protocol interpretation, regulatory requirements, clinical trial operations and billing analysis.

The role may be particularly useful for professionals seeking to develop expertise in:

Clinical Trial Protocol Review → Coverage Analysis → Routine Cost Determination → Sponsor Billing → Regulatory Interpretation → CTMS Documentation

It also includes responsibilities for mentoring new team members and contributing to process improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Advarra describes its broader mission as advancing clinical research by connecting trial participants, sites, sponsors and CROs through ethical review services, technology and industry expertise.

Work Environment

The position is listed as:

Full-Time | Hybrid | Bengaluru, India

Candidates should also be able to work flexibly when collaboration with internal or external stakeholders requires adjustments to normal working hours.

How to Apply

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