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Sr Investigator Grants Manager

Employer
Syneos Health
Location
Serbia, SRB
Salary
Competitive
Start date
14 Apr 2021
Closing date
13 May 2021

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Discipline
Clinical Research
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Why Syneos Health? Join a game-changing company that is reinventing the way therapies are developed and commercialized. Created through the merger of two industry leading companies, INC Research and inVentiv Health, we bring together more than 22,000 clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get biopharmaceutical therapies into the hands of patients who need them most. Evolve in a global company that is always looking for ways to work smarter and more efficiently as the only fully integrated Biopharmaceutical Accelerator. You'll be supported with comprehensive resources based on today's emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge - instead of practices from the past. Teaming with some of the most talented professionals in the industry, you'll gain exposure and work in a dynamic environment to over-deliver and outperform. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients' lives around the world.

Summary:

Independently generates detailed domestic and global investigator grants estimates based on review of Request for Proposals (RFPs)/protocol/synopsis information in support of the Proposal process and internal teams. Validates grant estimates to determine accuracy based on internal and external benchmarks. Collaborates with team members, operations and business development, to develop detailed grants estimates for proposal submissions, including participation in internal meetings as required. Ensures quality and accuracy of quantitative functions in investigator grants. Provides functional guidance and gives feedback to internal and external team members. Independently support RFPs/projects within Proposals/RFIs in accordance with sponsor and internal requirements. Trains and mentors less experienced staff and identifies ways to improve internal project operations. May lead internal team education or process improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:
  • Receives and analyzes RFPs documents with particular focus on protocol/synopsis details as they relate to determination of anticipated investigational study site and subject reimbursement costs.
  • Reviews and extracts details from RFP documents (clinical trial protocols/synopsis) related to site performed study activities and applies these to detailed investigator grant estimates.
  • Develops the detailed investigator grant budget estimates and supporting documents with assistance from Clinical Operations according to protocol specifications through currently available software package/resources.
  • Ensures Investigator Grants are in agreement with RFP, client specifications and communications, and internal assumptions.
  • Collaborates with team members, operations and business development, to ensure Grants estimates are appropriate for the study.
  • Validates investigator grant estimates against available internal and external benchmarking data.
  • Tracks and measures progress through collection of cycle time metrics and other quality key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Updates proposals tools, systems and/or forms regarding proposal or rebid status and Investigator Grants value as directed.
  • Explains roles/responsibilities and coaches project teams through grants generation process and system navigation, as needed.
  • Researches, compiles, and creates necessary information as required in support of generation of Investigator Grants.
  • Trains and mentors less experienced staff members on departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes, tools, and templates, and ensures quality of teamwork products.
  • Actively participates in higher-level discussions about overall company goals, departmental objectives, and specific project aims.
  • Manages staff by establishing goals that will increase knowledge and skill level, and by delegating tasks commensurate with skill level.
  • Leads Investigator Grants projects that impact customer deliverables or provide efficiencies to the team.
  • Reviews metrics and process reporting regularly to determine if there are issues that require attention.
  • Identifies best practices, investigates root causes of fundamental issues and problems for projects, and recommends solutions. Recognizes and develops opportunities for continuous process improvement within Investigator Grants generation which lead to greater efficiencies and/or industry leading best practices.
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource to Proposals/Request for Information (RFIs), business development, and internal functions.
  • Escalates issues/concerns to department leadership.
  • Ensures Investigator Grants tracking systems and tools are updated and current.


  • #LI-CK1Requirements:

    BA/BS degree or equivalent in a health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; plus some experience working in the CRO/pharmaceutical industry. Clinical trial expertise, experience in a healthcare related field (Study Coordinator, CRA, Nursing, healthcare administration) across multiple therapeutic areas preferred. Understanding of the clinical trial process and involvement of CROs. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail. Superior analytical and organizational skills with ability to perform several tasks simultaneously and to exercise judgment in determining appropriate resources for answering inquiries and questions independently while providing follow-up in an efficient manner. Above-average attention to detail, excellent oral/written communication skills along with highly-developed interpersonal and strong team oriented skills. Ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Demonstrated experience maintaining composure in high-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

    Disclaimer:

    Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualificationsdescribed above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

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