Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

PSI CRO

• $90K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in clinical research finance, particularly in global study budgeting and contract management
  • Educational background in Finance, Economics, or equivalent training
  • Proficient in project budgeting, negotiation, and financial analysis
  • Familiar with budgeting and time tracking software
  • Advanced MS Excel skills for financial reporting
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills with ability to mentor colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive budgets for clinical studies and manage change orders
  • Oversee project budgets throughout the study lifecycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting
  • Create and manage sponsor contracts and payment schedules
  • Maintain project-specific timesheets and reconcile budget variances regularly
  • Prepare detailed accrual reports and request invoices as needed

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model in a vibrant office location in Mississauga
  • Opportunity to advance in a rapidly growing clinical research firm
  • Gain hands-on experience across all stages of clinical projects
  • Supportive work culture that prioritizes employee growth and well-being
Full Job Description
PSI CRO is looking for an experienced finance professional in the Clinical Research industry, who will be responsible for managing clinical project budgeting, negotiating, and analyzing budgets, as well as providing support with proposals and contract management activities within the company. Hybrid work location: Mississauga Responsibilities: • Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposals and Change Order budgets for on-going projects) • Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices) • Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules) • Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI's internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis) Qualifications • Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within a CRO/Pharma • Education in Finance/Economics or commensurate and relevant training • Experience in project budgeting, budget negotiation, budget analysis (actual vs. planned), forecasts, project scope management, mapping to different budget grids • Knowledge of time tracking systems and budgeting systems/tools • Computer literacy, professional/advanced user of MS Excel • Ability to produce accurate and timely information/ finance reports • Analytical skills • Communication/negotiation skills; ability to train others • Organizational and time management skills Additional Information Advance your career in clinical research and lead challenging full-service projects on the country/regional level while growing with a rapid company, that puts its people first! You will get hands-on involvement in every aspect of the study.

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