Investgtr Grant Analyst

We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our goal-driven teams combine and deliver startup activities for the clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.   

As an Investigator Grant Analyst you will prepare, review and finalize global investigator grant budget and payment schedule terms and conditions templates for multiple studies.  

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.  

Summarized Purpose:

Manages the preparation, review and finalization of global investigator grant budget and payment schedule terms and conditions templates for multiple studies. Develops investigator grant budget negotiation parameters with clients, communicates client processes, procedures and negotiation parameters to local team members. Liaises and establishes effective relationships with clients and internal PPD functional teams and Contract Specialists as directed by Contract Managers. Ensures quality and correctness of quantitative functions in investigator grant templates.

Essential Functions:

Assists in the development of investigator grant budget grids for applicablecountries in assigned studies inclusive of coordination with therapeutic and operational subject matter experts, as appropriate, to ensure proper grant development.Drafts applicable payment terms and condition templates for investigator grant budget grids.Coordinates internal/external approvals and feedback to investigator grant budget grids and payment schedules.Provides support for escalations with external clients for investigator budget development, process and negotiation parameters.Provides approved investigator grant grids and payment schedules, process and negotiation parameters to local teams.Coordinates with internal departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with investigator grant activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensures alignment of investigator budget negotiation process for sites and study are properly aligned to the critical path for site activation.Adheres to PPD’s target cycle times for site activations.Completes tracking and reporting as required.

We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our goal-driven teams combine and deliver startup activities for the clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.   

As an Investigator Grant Analyst you will prepare, review and finalize global investigator grant budget and payment schedule terms and conditions templates for multiple studies.  

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.  

Summarized Purpose:

Manages the preparation, review and finalization of global investigator grant budget and payment schedule terms and conditions templates for multiple studies. Develops investigator grant budget negotiation parameters with clients, communicates client processes, procedures and negotiation parameters to local team members. Liaises and establishes effective relationships with clients and internal PPD functional teams and Contract Specialists as directed by Contract Managers. Ensures quality and correctness of quantitative functions in investigator grant templates.

Essential Functions:

Assists in the development of investigator grant budget grids for applicablecountries in assigned studies inclusive of coordination with therapeutic and operational subject matter experts, as appropriate, to ensure proper grant development.Drafts applicable payment terms and condition templates for investigator grant budget grids.Coordinates internal/external approvals and feedback to investigator grant budget grids and payment schedules.Provides support for escalations with external clients for investigator budget development, process and negotiation parameters.Provides approved investigator grant grids and payment schedules, process and negotiation parameters to local teams.Coordinates with internal departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with investigator grant activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensures alignment of investigator budget negotiation process for sites and study are properly aligned to the critical path for site activation.Adheres to PPD’s target cycle times for site activations.Completes tracking and reporting as required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic understanding of the principles of investigator grant template drafting Capable of reviewing and analyzing a protocol schedule of events to draft applicable budget grid and payment schedules therefrom Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROs Good oral and written communication skills Good attention to detail Good math skills Capable of working independently or in a team environment Good organizational and time management skills Proven flexibility and adaptability Basic proficiency with negotiation and conflict management Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately Good customer service skills, demonstrating a customer focused style of communication, problem solving and collaboration Basic experience with automated systems and computerized applications, such as, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc Capable of acting independently and leading functional studies with general oversight Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles:   

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD    

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic understanding of the principles of investigator grant template drafting Capable of reviewing and analyzing a protocol schedule of events to draft applicable budget grid and payment schedules therefrom Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROs Good oral and written communication skills Good attention to detail Good math skills Capable of working independently or in a team environment Good organizational and time management skills Proven flexibility and adaptability Basic proficiency with negotiation and conflict management Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately Good customer service skills, demonstrating a customer focused style of communication, problem solving and collaboration Basic experience with automated systems and computerized applications, such as, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc Capable of acting independently and leading functional studies with general oversight Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

PPD Defining Principles:   

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD    

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you