Rob Gray

Experience

1. Director, Clinical Research Financial Management

   Duke University Health System

   Apr 2020 — Present

   Summary:Lead financial strategy, operational performance, and compliance for clinical research across the School of Medicine’s Clinical Research Units (CRUs). Provide strategic guidance on budgeting, revenue management, financial reporting, and process standardization to support high‑quality research and regulatory compliance.Key Impact Areas:Oversee clinical trial budgeting, negotiation, ICA development, and financial analysisLead institution‑wide standardization of research financial practicesCollaborate with ORC, DOCR, PAFM, SOM Finance, and other central unitsDrive operational improvements for OnCore, Maestro Care, and ClinCard workflowsProduce financial reporting/analytics for CRUs and executive leadershipTrain FPMs, RPMs, and research staff in financial policies and best practices

Education

• East Carolina University - College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2004 — 2007

• East Carolina University

  BS, Exercise and Sports Science

  2000

• East Carolina University

  Master's degree, Exercise Physiology

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Clinical Research
• Financial Statements
• Microsoft Excel
• Cardiology
• Management
• Financial Reporting
• Clinical Trials
• Sap R/3
• Exercise Physiology
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Operating Budgets
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Modeling
• Multi Tasking
• Contract Management
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Data Analysis
• Building Effective Relationships
• Contractual Agreements
• Department Budgeting
• Dependable Team Player
• New Business Development