Clinical Costs Analyst

The Clinical Cost Analyst manages the planning and tracking of all external clinical study costs in various countries under the responsibility ofClinical Development Operations and Medical Affairs. This role advises local study teams with expert knowledge about financial planning forclinical studies. The Clinical Cost Analyst provides analysis and expertise about clinical studies financials to Resource Management at Bayer
Pharma Clinical Operations.

Legal entity:Euroservices Bayer

Responsibilities will include:
Responsible for planning and tracking of external clinical study costs in the respective cost tracking system in collaboration with studyteams in countries
Perform financial forecasting for clinical study costs in countries in collaboration with study teams
Responsible for calculation and posting of monthly accruals for clinical study costs
Track monthly cost actuals and provide deviation analysis to study teams in countries
Ensure data quality of country study cost Forecasts
Maintain in-depth knowledge of country specific cost drivers in clinical studies and related contracts
Point of contact for country study teams with regard to clinical study finances
Effectively communicate with colleagues on different professional levels and across functions in an international and multi-culturalenvironment.
Effectively seeking support and guidance from the Bayer Local Organization as needed
Identification of process improvement opportunities

We would expect from you:
Bachelors/Masters degree in the relevant field of Business Admin / Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences or equivalent.
3 years experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO
Advanced finance knowledge desirable
Knowledge of the clinical development lifecycle / drug development process

. Ability to effectively influence without hierarchical authority
Willingness to embrace change and be able to work in a changing environment
Able to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
Fluent in English
Effective written and verbal English communication skills as well as issue resolution skills are required
Effective computer skills especially Microsoft Excel and affinity to financial systems