Associate- Site Budget Development, Investigator Payment Management

General Description : The Associate of Site Budget Development works collaboratively within the IPM Site Budget team to support the creation of site budget templates leveraging Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis.

This position partners with Global Clinical Operations (GCO), Investigator Contracts Management (ICM), and Data Management teams to establish clinical costing for subject visits, procedures, and invoiceable expenses.

This role is responsible for coordinating the EDC / budget alignment discussions with Data Management teams and external partners to ensure accuracy in visit budget template development.

Under the remit of this position includes providing data management support for Cost Per Patient (CPP) library and assessing, analyzing, and reporting budget discrepancies during evaluation and review of internal benchmark data to validate data integrity prior to stakeholder consumption.

Essential Functions of the job : Under guidance, responsible for the development of global and region / country specific clinical trial budgets leveraging FMV benchmarking tool and established systems.

Effectively partners with Clinical Operations to build global clinical site study budgets in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and objectives.

Under guidance, collaborate with Clinical Operations and Investigator Contracts Management teams on protocols requiring changes to site budgets.

Actively and effectively communicates status of budget build with IPM leadership and key internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

Effectively communicates issues to IPM leadership and stakeholders that could impact project timelines or other aspects for Study Start Up (SSU).

Under guidance, works closely with Clinical Operations, Contract Managers, Data Management to ensure successful development of study budgets.

Develops the most current and transparent budget that is in-line with industry standards.Applies United States Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) guidelines for applicable studies and have a solid understanding of MCA requirements.

Essential Functions of the job : Under guidance, responsible for the development of global and region / country specific clinical trial budgets leveraging FMV benchmarking tool and established systems.

Effectively partners with Clinical Operations to build global clinical site study budgets in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and objectives.

Under guidance, collaborate with Clinical Operations and Investigator Contracts Management teams on protocols requiring changes to site budgets.

Actively and effectively communicates status of budget build with IPM leadership and key internal stakeholders in a timely manner.

Effectively communicates issues to IPM leadership and stakeholders that could impact project timelines or other aspects for Study Start Up (SSU).

Under guidance, works closely with Clinical Operations, Contract Managers, Data Management to ensure successful development of study budgets.

Develops the most current and transparent budget that is in-line with industry standards.Applies United States Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) guidelines for applicable studies and have a solid understanding of MCA requirements.

Under guidance, analyze budgets and identify costs drivers where applicable.Review and analyze protocol amendments and determine budget impact.

Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives including new templates and processes.Support assessment and review of benchmark data for accuracy and provide outliers and discrepancies to leadership.

Under guidance, prepares ad hoc analysis relating to clinical site budget data.Assist with data validation and quality assurance / control.

Additional Responsibilities and Requirements : Provide excellent customer service and timely site issue resolution.Ability to problem solve and perform assessment by applying established guidelines and policies.

Demonstrates flexibility but follow organizational standards and processes where established.Organizes and prioritizes multiple initiatives across teams;

sets clear plans for delivery.Good organizational and time management skills.Excellent communication / writing skills.Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Works well with colleagues in a team environment.Detail and process oriented.Positive attitude and approach.Solid understanding of clinical cost benchmarking tools and CPT codes.

Demonstrates excitement in opportunities to participate in new projects and initiatives.Computer Skills : Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook;

Smartsheet, SharePoint, MS TeamsOther Qualifications : Fluent in written and verbal English.Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skillsMust be highly multi-tasked and meet compressed timelines.

Prior experience in clinical operations, finance, or grant payment position.Travel : As Needed.Education Required : BA / BS from accredited college or university and 2+ yrs of industry experience such as clinical research or pharmaceutical industryAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.