Forecasting Analyst, Investigator Cost Forecasting (Remote, US-based)
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23 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Remote candidates must be US-based
Job Overview
Primarily responsible for becoming the subject matter expert for IQVIAs Clinical Trial Payment departments Forecasting Service. Primary duties will include preparing delivering and analyzing the forecast report. Duties also include responding to inquiries from internal and external sources regarding the forecast report adjusting the assumptions as needed and validating the forecast report data against actual data to ensure maximum accuracy and client satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to understand each clinical trial receiving the forecasting service
- Build and develop baseline assumptions used in the forecast
- Determine if all forecasting requirements are met & helping to meet those requirements
- Work with IT to ensure successful loading of the assumptions into the forecast model
- Produce and distribute the forecast report to end-users
- Answer and support end-user questions and needs
- Analyze & validate forecasting report output against actual data and make updates as needed
- Adjust the forecast report assumptions throughout the trial as needed to maintain accuracy
- Support the continued effort in updating IQVIAs Clinical Trial Payments forecast enhancements
- Create run and analyze ad hoc reports as needed Support the operations improvement initiatives as needed
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors Degree: IT Acctg Finance Statistics Business or related field
Experience
- Typically requires 2 - 3 years of prior relevant experience
- Working knowledge of clinical trial process ideally with specific knowledge on investigator contracts and essential site documents;
- Experience in financial forecast and accrual reporting and analysis;
- Experience with a business intelligence application such as MicroStrategy or Spotfire
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates customer-oriented communication skills responding to both internal and external clients promptly and within agreed upon timeframes
- Strong aptitude for numbers finance and data analysis
- Requires strong attention to detail excellent organizational documentation and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work within a team-oriented environment as well as independently
- Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment is essential
- Strong PC skills (i.e. Microsoft Office) with an ability to understand access and leverage technology alternatives
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Prior experience with commercial reporting tools (i.e. Business Objects MicroStrategy Spotfire) and/or the ability to learn quickly
- Willingness to be flexible as the business requires
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. potential base pay range for this role when annualized is $49500.00 - $124000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge skills education and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered incentive plans bonuses and/or other forms of compensation may be offered in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
About Company
IQVIA is the Human Data Science Company™. We are inspired by the industry we serve and provide solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities and ultimately drive human health outcomes forward. Our approach is Human Data Science – a d ... View more
