About this role
Job Overview: Role is primary contact for investigative sites for site payments. Responsible for administering grant and non-grant payments in accordance with the site executed agreement.
Summary of Responsibilities:
• Accountable for the overall payment management of assigned studies which includes initial communication with PMS and sites during payment set-up in the system, execution of timely and accurate payment to the sites, issue resolution and final study reconciliation. • Responsible for processing and tracking payments to Investigators and Institutional Review • Boards in compliance with executed contracts. • Identify payment criteria and administer payments to each investigator and process all passthrough costs. • Provide excellent customer service and site issue resolution. • Assist in setting up study budget template in CTMS. • Liaise with GSS Site Contracts regarding payment terms in investigator agreements. • Communicate with sites, Finance, and clinical teams regarding payment questions and or status update. • Maintain and update payment tracking information in the Trial Tracker TM Grant and CTMS. • Setup and maintain financial files throughout the course of the study including payment documentation, investigator financial files and amendments. • Reconcile all study payments on a routine basis and provide financial reports to clients as requested. • Provide site payment documentation for sponsor audits as requested. • Generate investigative site payment reports for project team review (if applicable). • Assist in the development and testing of new Grant Payment systems. • Contribute and participate in process improvement projects. • Understand and follow project specific and GSS policies and procedures. • All other duties as needed or assigned
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
• University/College degree. • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. • Two (2) years’ work experience in a financial, clinical trial, or grant payment position. • Strong computer skills with an ability to understand, access and leverage technology • alternatives.
Experience (Minimum Required):
• Working knowledge of ICH, RA, IRB/IEC, and other applicable regulations/guidelines
• Demonstrated basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Two (2) years' work experience in a financial, clinical trial, or grant payment position.
• Strong computer skills with an ability to understand, access and leverage technology alternatives.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
• University/College degree in Business or Accounting preferred. • Working knowledge of clinical trial payment process and familiarity with investigator contracts and budgets; previous interaction with operational project teams and investigative sites preferred. • Strong networking abilities and an ability/willingness to work with internal and external stakeholders across the globe. • Strong analytical skills. • Good organizational and time management skills. • Excellent communication / writing skills. • Strong computer skills. • Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet skills), aptitude for training, capable of operating standard office equipment (e.g., fax, copier etc.). • Flexible and adaptable to a developing work environment. • Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. • Works well independently as well as in a team environment. • Detail and process oriented. • Positive attitude and approach. • Customer oriented.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
• General Office Environment.
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