Finance Clinical Operations Manager

Job Description

As a Finance Clinical Operations Manager will take charge of clinical trial performance and compliance in your country ensuring smooth execution for budget/finance aspects across multiple protocols from start-up to closeout. Youll own budgets negotiate contracts and work collaboratively in cross-functional teamsall while ensuring top-quality standards and adherence to global and local regulations.

What Youll Do:

• Develop country and site budgets negotiate Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRAs) and oversee and track clinical research-related payments.

• Drive timely delivery of country-specific trial milestones ensuring compliance and quality.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (CRMs CRAs CTCs Finance Legal HQ functional areas) and external partners to align timelines and deliverables.

• Provide support and oversight to local vendors

• Influence investigators and partners to meet commitments within budget and timelines.

• Act as a subject matter expert sharing best practices mentoring colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What Were Looking For:

• Extensive experience in clinical research or combined clinical research and finance/business.

• Bachelors Degree in Business Finance/ Administration/ Life Science or equivalent Health Care related experience.

• Strong expertise in clinical systems budget/contract negotiation and local regulatory environment.

• Excellent communication mentoring leadership and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to independently solve problems make decisions and manage risks.

• Highly organized proactive and able to juggle multiple priorities in a virtual fast-paced environment.

• Positive growth-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability.

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