Senior Payment Specialist – Sponsor-dedicated

Role Overview

• Manage and execute site payments in compliance with Clinical Trial Agreements and individual site staff agreements
• Manage and execute participant payments in line with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Accurately record payment transactions and updates in relevant electronic systems
• Prepare and process payment requests in the designated grant management system within required timelines and update systems as needed following signed contract amendments
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) based on established contract values in coordination with Budget & Contract Specialists and Trial Managers
• Set up new suppliers for newly engaged site staff participating in clinical trials
• Track and monitor payment status regularly, proactively identifying and resolving issues and reporting inaccuracies as needed
• Contribute to the development and implementation of site payment process improvements in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. budget, contract, start-up, legal and finance) to ensure efficient execution of payment processes and issue resolution
• Handle financial communication with designated site contacts and site staff regarding payment processes
• Communicate with sites and clinical teams on payment status and address any questions or updates
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for site payment-related processes and inquiries
• Deliver assigned tasks proactively, independently, and in accordance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Support high-quality execution of clinical trial payment activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards

Requirements

• Associates Degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business, science, or a related field
• Minimum of year experience in in clinical studies, pharma/biotech, or financial operations, ideally with global exposure
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage time and work independently
• High proficiency with full MS Office Applications
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade
• High level of competence in English language.

Benefits

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression;
• supportive and engaged line management;
• technical and therapeutic area training;
• peer recognition;
• total rewards program.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself.