Associate - Grant Payments

• Accountable for the overall payment management of assigned studies which includes initial communication with PMS and sites during payment set-up in the system, execution of timely and accurate payment to the sites, issue resolution and final study reconciliation.

• Responsible for processing and tracking payments to Investigators and Institutional Review Boards in compliance with executed contracts.

• Identify payment criteria and administer payments to each investigator and process all pass-through costs.

• Provide excellent customer service and site issue resolution.

• Assist in setting up study budget template in CTMS.

• Liaise with GSS Site Contracts regarding payment terms in investigator agreements.

• Communicate with sites, Finance, and clinical teams regarding payment questions and or status update.

• Maintain and update payment tracking information in the Trial Tracker TM Grant and CTMS.

• Setup and maintain financial files throughout the course of the study including payment documentation, investigator financial files and amendments.

• Reconcile all study payments on a routine basis and provide financial reports to clients as requested.

• Provide site payment documentation for sponsor audits as requested.

• Generate investigative site payment reports for project team review (if applicable).

• Assist in the development and testing of new Grant Payment systems.

• Contribute and participate in process improvement projects.

• Understand and follow project specific and GSS policies and procedures.

• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum three (3) years transactional accounting (e.g., A/P, Billing, etc.), or relevant financial or clinical trial related experience.

• Three (3) years work experience in a financial, clinical trial, or grant payment position.

• This is a Bangalore office based position working in 2nd shift timings

• Strong computer skills with an ability to understand, access and leverage technology alternatives.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• University/College degree in Business or Accounting preferred.

• Working knowledge of clinical trial payment process and familiarity with investigator contracts and budgets; previous interaction with operational project teams and investigative sites preferred.

• Strong networking abilities and an ability/willingness to work with internal and external stakeholders across the globe.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication / writing skills.

• Strong computer skills.

• Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet skills), aptitude for training, capable of operating standard office equipment (e.g., fax, copier etc.).

• Flexible and adaptable to a developing work environment.

• Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Works well independently as well as in a team environment.

• Detail and process oriented.