Budget Escalation Manager
About this opportunity
Responsible for overseeing clinical trial budgets and leading negotiation activities on a global scale
Hybrid in Zug, Switzerland
Essential Functions
Preparation, review, negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements with sites and sponsors
Manage complex budget escalations and provide strategic solutions to support study timelines and financial objectives.
Ensures tracking completion of all contractual documents for sites
Establishes project timelines.
Establishes and/or executes goals and objectives for team(s) as well as tracking and delivering on operational/financial performance.
Responsible for the development of complex contracting strategies, coordination of investigator grants, as applicable and proposal text to support the proposal development process.
Develop contract and budget templates and contracting systems, tools, processes, and training materials
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
5+ years' experience in pharmaceutical/biotech contract or clinical budget management
Experience negotiating with vendors and CROs
Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management, including drafting, review, approval, and execution
Ability to assess contractual risk and manage contracts independently
Strong clinical budget review experience, including pricing, payment terms, and financial impact analysis
Experience supporting global clinical studies and CRO/vendor contracting preferred
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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How this role compares
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Salary context
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Seniority mix
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Therapeutic area mix
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