Senior Manager, Investigator Grants

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the global grants team responsible for managing investigator site payments via the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).

• Act as the financial lead on worldwide project teams concerning site payments.

• Ensure that payments are precise, prompt, and adhere to the financial terms outlined in the Clinical Trial Agreement.

• Supervise advance reconciliations, payment reporting, and month-end closure reporting.

• Spearhead the implementation of the CTMS Site Payment Module, which includes data validation, system configuration, development of training materials, and team transition.

• Manage the establishment and upkeep of global site payment terms within the CTMS.

• Accurately interpret the financial sections of Clinical Trial Agreements and configure payment schedules accordingly.

• Collaborate with Project Directors and Project Managers to provide financial guidance related to Clinical Trial Agreements and payment-eligible activities.

• Ensure that visits and other payment-eligible activities are captured accurately in the CTMS.

• Supervise Sunshine Act Reporting and other client reporting that utilizes CTMS payment data.

• Lead client meetings to review investigator grant outcomes, accruals, forecasts, and change order budgets.

• Participate in internal team calls and Quarterly Business Review Meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies in the essential requirements of the position.

• Experience in implementing the site payment module within a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), including data validation, system setup, and user training; experience with Veeva Vault CTMS is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing direct reports.

• International experience with clinical trial payment processes.

• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements and site budgets.

• Strong understanding of the study start-up process.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Outstanding time management abilities.

• Capability to analyze, reconcile, and communicate financial outcomes with project teams, investigator sites, and clients.

• Comprehensive knowledge of grant administration and site contracting processes on a global scale.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work and plan both independently and within a team environment.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and enhancement of internal controls.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.