Position Overview:
The Study Grants / Clinical Trail Cost Expert is responsible for conducting Grant Plan and Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments for all Globally, Locally, and Regionally Supported Clinical Trials, Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), and Research Collaborations (RCs). This role is integral in ensuring accurate budget forecasting and accelerating site contracting processes.
Accountabilities:
Grant Plan & Fair Market Value (FMV) Assessments:
Lead the translation of clinical protocol assessments into Grant Plans and FMV cost estimations
Develop FMV/Grant Plan Investigator Fees
Resolve FMV queries
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry standards in determining FMV
Budget Forecasting:
Provide accurate cost estimations, ensuring clinical operational and scientific requirements are reflected with accuracy
Improve Grant Plan estimates and reduce need for revisions
Identify cost savings utilizing cost data for estimations
Collaborate with Early Pricing Team to contribute to overall budget development
Maintaining accurate forecasting tools
Cross-functional collaboration:
Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure alignment with study objectives and budget constraints
collaborate with various leads to identify clinical/operational issues
Partner closely with teams to improve trial forecast management
Provide feedback on study protocol impacts
Qualifications:
BSc / Msc degree in Life Science
Knowledge and ability to apply ICH GCP and applicable regulatory guidelines
Relevant sponsor or clinical research organization clinical experience with country-level or site-level budget development, including awareness of clinical trial contract management
Experience with interpretation of clinical trials protocol assessments, budget negotiations
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, pricing management tools and databases (e.g. GrantPlan, Grants Manager)
Understanding of Fair Market Value concept and principles
Knowledge of budget forecasting and financial analysis.
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, taking calculated risks when making decisions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in a global and cross-functional team environment.
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