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Grants Specialist

Employer
ICON Strategic Solutions
Location
United Kingdom, Homeworking
Salary
Competitive
Start date
26 Nov 2022
Closing date
26 Dec 2022

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Discipline
Finance / Administration, Finance
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Job title: Grants Specialist

Location: Central London (required to go into the office once a week)

Fully sponsor dedicated

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Working fully embedded within one of our biggest sponsors, who are rated top 5 globally, with the support of ICON right behind you, you’ll be at the heart of our client’s innovation.In this role you will be responsible for different financial disciplines (mainly controlling & accounting), with a strong customer focus. Providing financial advice to the country clinical trial organization to help to ensure clinical trial finances are managed appropriately.

You will be responsible for:

  • Financial responsible for assigned clinical trial incl. budget oversight and ensuring correct accounting and execution of investigator payments.
  • Active management of country clinical trial budget.
  • Provide financial expertise to study manager to ensure correct financial setup of clinical trials in the accounting system and verify financial setup are mirrored in contracts.
  • Drive regular financial management, analyses and reports project costs and their drivers in alignment with study manager.
  • Support the Head Finance GDD UK & Ireland in his accountability for all clinical trial spend in the UK and alert him unexpected developments.
  • Manage central trial cost and ensure correct allocation to the clinical trials.
  • Timely communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Be point of contact for Clinical Trial Finance CoE for investigator payments
  • Participation in internal projects implementing new processes and continuous improvement of internal processes


You must have the following:
  • Timely and accurate clinical trial budget management.
  • Efficient Financial Study Setup
  • Timely and quality execution of trial related activities relating to Support processes
  • Higher education, financial background preferred
  • Analytical and critical thinking in connection to a high level of responsibility, conscientiousness as well as proactivity
  • Team-player, open-minded
  • Professional behavior to internal and external business partners
  • First experience with SAP (especially in the module FI/CO)
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office (especially excellent knowledge in Excel)


Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Company

As the largest global provider of Functional Service Provision (FSP) with over 90 partnerships and 14,000+ employees, we have deployed FSP solutions across all major functions, from clinical monitoring and project management through data management, statistical programming, and beyond.

ICON Strategic Solutions teams are embedded in our clients' businesses, working as a dedicated resource within some of the world’s leading Pharmaceutical & Biotech companies. You will play a key role in helping to deliver cutting-edge research, working on novel therapies that deliver real impact.

Why choose a career with ICON Strategic Solutions?

Meaningful Work: You’ll contribute to cutting-edge projects that have a real impact on global healthcare. Your work will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine and improving patient lives.

Collaborative Environment: We foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that thrives on teamwork, diversity, and knowledge sharing. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts, learning from their experiences and growing both professionally and personally.

Innovative Technologies: At ICON Strategic Solutions, we embrace the latest technologies and tools to enhance our capabilities. You'll have access to state-of-the-art software and resources, empowering you to deliver high-quality results efficiently.

Career Growth: We value our employees and invest in their professional development. You'll have access to comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and a clear career progression path. We believe in recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance, providing ample scope for advancement within the organization.

Global Reach: Joining ICON Strategic Solutions means being part of a truly global company. With service capabilities in 92 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to projects with a global reach.

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