Manager, Medical Operations
What You Will Do:- Serve as the primary contact for completing IIR study budget Fair Market Value (FMV) assessment
- Review, evaluate, and negotiate IIR study budgets and line-item requests with study sites to ensure alignment with FMV guidelines and organizational standards.
- Partner with IIR Project Managers to review budget requests, resolve outstanding questions, and provide timely feedback to study sites.
- Maintain internal budget benchmarking data and recommend updates based on market trends, historical experience, and current rates.
- Prepare and distribute quarterly reports and summaries of finalized IIR study budgets.
- Develop site budget templates and negotiation parameters, or review and approve CRO-developed budget templates to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational standards.
- Review and provide guidance on site budget escalation requests submitted by CROs.
- Supports the operational management of the US Oncology Investigator-Initiated Research (IIR) program by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across US Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Alliance organizations. Facilitates communication, coordinates meetings, and maintains documentation to ensure alignment and efficient execution of program activities.
- Maintains IIR tracking tools and performance metrics to provide portfolio visibility and support risk management. Additionally, supports vendor oversight activities, delivers training on IIR systems and processes, and serves as a point of contact for user support and issue resolution.
Your Profile:- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) required.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or related industry.
- Demonstrated experience in study budget evaluation, FMV assessment, and site budget negotiation.
- Demonstrated project management experience supporting clinical or Medical Affairs research.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, project management tools, and document management systems.
- Demonstrated success in building productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders through strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a highly metrics-driven environment.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & BenefitsICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
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