Responsibilities:

• • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate & Divisional Policies & procedures. Demonstrates operational knowledge of the applicable SOPs & practices required to effectively process clinical contracts.
• Performs ongoing contract entry for all executed contracts.
• Primary interface with Clinical teams and other functional groups for payment-related activities.
• Coordinate payment timelines between Payment Specialists and other functional areas.
• Uses available databases and resources related to EDC database(s) in order to set-up payments in departmental database/system; May enter contract data into departmental database / system.
• Communicate status to management including proposing recommendations for issue resolution.
• Responsible for producing accurate and high quality payments and reports in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve issues that arise independently or with minimal oversight.
• Coordinates clinical trial payments ensuring payments are properly processed within specified timelines including timely distribution of incoming invoices and tracking into appropriate databases.
• Provides guidance/information & answers to technical & non-technical questions regarding contracting process.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with minimum of 5 years relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years relevant experience or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong math, communication skills and experience with MS Excel and database entry necessary. Prefer experience in clinical research, Finance, Outsourcing, Accounts Payable, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of standard business procedures including contracting, finance and budgeting.
• Exercise appropriate judgment when prioritizing work tasks; Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects to completion consistent with stated turn-around times and / or deadlines. Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Operates independently and with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of the overall Global Clinical Study process is preferred; Demonstrates developing knowledge of a clinical study protocol and ability to translate it into contractual payment terms.
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office, and have the ability to learn new software/technology quickly; knowledge of client systems and procedures (i.e. RAVE Electronic Data Capture, MIDAS, Quantum, COMPASS etc), including a thorough understanding of the payments process and systems is preferred.
• Must have attention to detail and the ability to recognize and work with manager to resolve computational and contractual errors in contracts and invoices.
• Well-developed communication skills and effective interaction with professionals, external sites, and vendors.