SSO Finance Specialist

milan - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The SSO Finance Specialist is accountable for budget planning analytics and payment execution in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Managers SSO Clinical Project Managers and SSO Contracting Specialists in compliance with Novartis processes GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Support country SSU strategy and timelines in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up leadership
Lead accounting and execution of investigator payments across countries collaborating with SSO Start-Up Manager Clinical PM and Contracting Specialist
Drive project controlling and budget management: planning forecasting management and cost
Set up and validate investigator contracts in clinical study accounting systems
Execute and monitor internal controls; ensure compliance with financial standards legislation ICH/GCP IRB/IEC Health Authority and SOPs
Translate Grant Plans into local payment schemes and partner with Trial Grants Experts for feedback and leveling
Prepare/submit country TCFs; update systems (ACT Optimus etc.); execute payments resolve site payment issues and track payment status
Implement efficient innovative processes aligned with Novartis strategy; externally engage PIs and site business offices

Essential requirements

Degree in Scientific field with experience in clinical operations/project management
1 years of experience in clinical operations or equivalent
Solid understanding of clinical drug development especially trial set-up and contracting
Strong knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH) health authorities (FDA/EMA) local/National regulations and Novartis standards
Strong financial acumen and business economics background; robust process and system understanding
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and mediate complex issues
Independent dynamic structured and committed work style
Fluent English; effective communicator in local/global matrix environments

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Job Description SummaryThe SSO Finance Specialist is accountable for budget planning analytics and payment execution in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Managers SSO Clinical Project Managers and SSO Contracting S...