Sr Site Payments Associate - FSP Contract Opportunity

Submission for the position: Sr Site Payments Associate - FSP Contract Opportunity - (Job Number: 170001)*Contract/Temporary Opportunity

* Duration - To 12/31/2020

*Full Time (FTE 1.0)

*Office-based Northbrook, IL

Position Summary

Provides senior administrative, reporting, contractual and financial support to the department related to the processing of payments to investigative sites. Responsibilities include data compilation, issue/risk resolution, ensuring adherence to contractual guidelines and country regulations, and providing training and guidance to junior team members.

Essential Functions

Process invoices for site payments from start-up activities to reconciliation and study close out; and, Patient visit costs.Manage activities assigned according to identified timelines and with high level of accuracy.Cross-check between various systems (Site payment system, RAVE, IMPACT, IVRS).Maintain study specific payment trackersWork closely with clinical and CRO teams for appropriate follow up for payment queries/issues.File invoices etc., for new sites or amendments to contracts.Need to check contract against site payment system term sheets and ensure system integrity for TS completeness.May provide input for process improvement and quality-related initiatives associated with study execution and deliverables.Track and create overviews of subject, site, study status, milestones.Perform quality check activities across various clinical trials and therapeutic areas.Participates in Global Meetings as required to facilitate key job responsibilities.Process and track vendor and investigator payments and other study related activities as needed.Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date study information within relevant tracking systems.Effectively communicate with study team members and work closely withLead Study Manager to address challenges. *Contract/Temporary Opportunity

* Duration - To 12/31/2020

*Full Time (FTE 1.0)

*Office-based Northbrook, IL

Position Summary

Provides senior administrative, reporting, contractual and financial support to the department related to the processing of payments to investigative sites. Responsibilities include data compilation, issue/risk resolution, ensuring adherence to contractual guidelines and country regulations, and providing training and guidance to junior team members.

Essential Functions

Process invoices for site payments from start-up activities to reconciliation and study close out; and, Patient visit costs.Manage activities assigned according to identified timelines and with high level of accuracy.Cross-check between various systems (Site payment system, RAVE, IMPACT, IVRS).Maintain study specific payment trackersWork closely with clinical and CRO teams for appropriate follow up for payment queries/issues.File invoices etc., for new sites or amendments to contracts.Need to check contract against site payment system term sheets and ensure system integrity for TS completeness.May provide input for process improvement and quality-related initiatives associated with study execution and deliverables.Track and create overviews of subject, site, study status, milestones.Perform quality check activities across various clinical trials and therapeutic areas.Participates in Global Meetings as required to facilitate key job responsibilities.Process and track vendor and investigator payments and other study related activities as needed.Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date study information within relevant tracking systems.Effectively communicate with study team members and work closely withLead Study Manager to address challenges. Education and Experience

Must have at least 3 years previous experience in the healthcare field or research administration or direct investigator site payment experience and oversight of third-party vendors.Finance Background STRONGLY PreferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesFamiliar with clinical trials, protocols and contracts, preferably also with payments.At least 3 years general knowledge of drug development and ICH/GCP.Experience with data entry, excel and SAP.Experience with clinical site payments.Understands contractual terms and conditions surrounding budget schedulesFamiliarity with clinical research activities.Understands and has experience in financial reconciliations.Understanding of key budget management and quality control concepts.Must have technical skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Remote Meeting NetworksRequires analytical and problem-solving skills.Can investigate payment issues and find resolution.Can work cross-functionally (Resource will be interacting with internal study team and CRO payment specialists).Ability to manage a dynamic and flexible workload.Strong attention to detail.Independent worker but also team player.Must have excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation administrative and computer skills.Travel not anticipated but could be requested on a limited basis.Education and Experience

Must have at least 3 years previous experience in the healthcare field or research administration or direct investigator site payment experience and oversight of third-party vendors.Finance Background STRONGLY PreferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesFamiliar with clinical trials, protocols and contracts, preferably also with payments.At least 3 years general knowledge of drug development and ICH/GCP.Experience with data entry, excel and SAP.Experience with clinical site payments.Understands contractual terms and conditions surrounding budget schedulesFamiliarity with clinical research activities.Understands and has experience in financial reconciliations.Understanding of key budget management and quality control concepts.Must have technical skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Remote Meeting NetworksRequires analytical and problem-solving skills.Can investigate payment issues and find resolution.Can work cross-functionally (Resource will be interacting with internal study team and CRO payment specialists).Ability to manage a dynamic and flexible workload.Strong attention to detail.Independent worker but also team player.Must have excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation administrative and computer skills.Travel not anticipated but could be requested on a limited basis.Submission for the position: Sr Site Payments Associate - FSP Contract Opportunity - (Job Number: 170001)