Job Description
The Study Grants Expert conducts Grant Plan and Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments for all Globally, Locally and Regionally Supported Clinical Trials, Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), and Research Collaborations (RCs) in support of accurate budget forecasting and accelerated site contracting.
Accountabilities
- Translate clinical protocol visit assessment schedules into accurate Grant Plan and FMV cost estimations.
- Lead the grant plan process and align with Study Lead, Study Start-up Lead, and Country Pharma Organizations (CPOs) for timely and accurate site contracting.
- Collaborate with Study Leaders to identify clinical/operational issues in protocol design and assess cost implications.
- Partner with Study Start-up teams, Budget Managers, and Early Trial Pricing partners to enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Provide clinical operational feedback to Clinical Trial Teams (CTTs) on study design impacts.
- Engage with CPOs and regional teams to ensure alignment on Grant Plan outputs and FMV processes.
- Negotiate centralized FMVs for IITs and local phase IV trials.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure accurate and refined cost assessments.
- Identify productivity savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
- Compare cost estimations in light of protocol amendments.
- Utilize global/regional/country cost data to drive intelligent estimations.
- Collaborate with Early Pricing Team for smooth project handovers and knowledge exchange.
- Ensure accuracy of forecasting tools used alongside Grant Plan.
Activities & Interfaces
Serve as a dedicated member of the Global Study Start-Up (SSU) Team, accountable for FMV/Grant Plan delivery at various protocol stages. Resolve FMV queries using data-driven benchmarks to support faster contract negotiation. Provide operational feedback to CTTs on budget-impacting protocol elements.
Leadership Capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary, matrixed, and virtual teams.
- Decision-making ownership and accountability.
- Effective problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and adapt to evolving technologies.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of Grant Plans and FMV assessments.
- High-quality, approved country Grant Plans with strong stakeholder satisfaction.
- Effective resolution of GP/FMV-related issues at all organizational levels.
- Optimal balance between cost efficiency and operational/scientific requirements.
Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant sponsor or clinical research organization clinical site contracting experience
- Demonstrable global experience acting as a contract negotiator
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong legal, financial, and technical writing skills
- Team player
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,800.00 - $157,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Part time, Local area, Remote job, Worldwide,