Sr. Clinical Investigator Payment Associate

As a Clinical Investigator Payment Associate you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

General Description:

The Clinical Investigator Payment Associate will undertake activities to provide specialized support and assistance to the Clinical Business Operations and all studies in site payment vendor portfolio. This role partners closely with the Clinical Operations team, contracts and budget team, and site payment vendor.  Role will also ensure accuracy and timely site payments for study portfolio by planning, executing, tracking and management of global clinical trial payments.

• Experience with site payment vendor management or oversite including holding vendor accountable for services in Statement of Work (SOW).
• Experience creating baseline Investigator Grant budget estimates using a benchmarking tool and assessing for Fair Market Value (FMV)
• Ability to manage total overall study budget as well as global payments, with specific emphasis on the EMEA region as well as experience with other country specific payment rules and regulations.
• Support the implementation of the SOW and Change Order process and project related cost, if applicable.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting R&D as it relates to Clinical Trial business operations.
• Successfully work with 3^rd party site payment vendor resolving site payment discrepancies, historical payment issues, and monthly reporting requests.
• Track payments owed to clinical research sites in accordance with the negotiated unit price per the site contract.
• Support management in identification of risks, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item/follow up in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams.
• Maintain frequent and consistent communication with external partners and/or investigators and internal departments regarding payment activities during the contract lifecycle.
• Able to review Clinical Trial site budgets

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) Degree from accredited college or university
• 2-4 years’ finance, accounting, and/or Business Administration experience or 3-5 years in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to prioritize work activities efficiently and using time during project effectively
• Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Strong Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft package

Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.