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Indianapolis, In, Us

Assisting and leading the supervision of contract associate staffTraining and providing guidance to contract associate staffDeveloping and implementing financial processes within SAP, Ariba and other financial systemsContinual review of operational procedures for process improvements and gaps in controlsWorking with clinical research suppliers to streamline processes and build relationshipsTraining clinical study teams and business partners on budget… Show more Assisting and leading the supervision of contract associate staffTraining and providing guidance to contract associate staffDeveloping and implementing financial processes within SAP, Ariba and other financial systemsContinual review of operational procedures for process improvements and gaps in controlsWorking with clinical research suppliers to streamline processes and build relationshipsTraining clinical study teams and business partners on budget proceduresAssisting clinical study teams with budget generation at SSU, amendments, and planning based off complex protocols, global impacts, and various cost driversSubject matter expert for clinical contracting, budgeting, and operational procedures within the supplier governance teamProject lead on various high priority and visibility projectsImplemented annual refresher training to ensure proper execution within teamAdvising study teams on budget and contract issues resolution and proper escalationContinued responsibilities listed below as Senior Project Contract Associate Show less

Amgen

Completes study-end cost reconciliation, as neededReviews monthly project invoicing detail to ensure accuracy and appropriatenessReviews contracts and change order documentation vs. internal tracking (e.g., Budget, Cash Position Statement, Payment Schedule) to identify inconsistencies in budget amountsCommunicates, resolves, and tracks budget-related questions between Finance Operations and Project ManagersProvides Project Managers with monthly financial management… Show more Completes study-end cost reconciliation, as neededReviews monthly project invoicing detail to ensure accuracy and appropriatenessReviews contracts and change order documentation vs. internal tracking (e.g., Budget, Cash Position Statement, Payment Schedule) to identify inconsistencies in budget amountsCommunicates, resolves, and tracks budget-related questions between Finance Operations and Project ManagersProvides Project Managers with monthly financial management reportsUpdates material for project financial review meetings with Project ManagersAssists Project Managers with project budget performance analysis and costing related queriesFacilitate review of Scope of Work document and associated costing by working with internal and external customers to amend SOWs and POs as neededOversee financial execution of PORaise and facilitate electronic commitment request (PO) Monitor SOW throughout study and amend as appropriate, liaising with supplier and internal customersReview, investigate, and resolve outstanding supplier invoicesSupport the creation of client reports as required (e.g. metrics report)Training new contract associate staffServes as lead in clients high visibility projects Show less

-Manage all research accounts-Ensure research accounts are following contractual language and federal regulations-Ensure funds are being spent properly and timely-Track invoicing status-Prepare financial statements and reports that are used in decision making-Serve as a liaison for project director between agencies and Office of Research Administration-Coordinate school of Engineering and Technology reporting requirements to agencies such as US News, ASEE-Hold… Show more -Manage all research accounts-Ensure research accounts are following contractual language and federal regulations-Ensure funds are being spent properly and timely-Track invoicing status-Prepare financial statements and reports that are used in decision making-Serve as a liaison for project director between agencies and Office of Research Administration-Coordinate school of Engineering and Technology reporting requirements to agencies such as US News, ASEE-Hold monthly research forums for faculty and staff-Conduct financial analysis on peer institutions-Create and maintain expenditure forecasting and trend analysis for the school-Mentor graduate students Show less

Responsible for preparation of budget for clinical trials and for assuring that each contract covers the costs and procedures associated with the study. Negotiate fees for research related associated services. Meet with disease teams handling the trial to determine and document the standard of care and the research related procedures. Amend study budgets as required including re-negotiation. Provide information to PIs and other staff to help determine the effectiveness of taking on a… Show more Responsible for preparation of budget for clinical trials and for assuring that each contract covers the costs and procedures associated with the study. Negotiate fees for research related associated services. Meet with disease teams handling the trial to determine and document the standard of care and the research related procedures. Amend study budgets as required including re-negotiation. Provide information to PIs and other staff to help determine the effectiveness of taking on a particular study. Manage study accounts for those assigned studies including establishing goals, ensuring appropriateness of expenditures and performing financial analysis to determine trends and needs for adjustments. Show less