Associate Investigator Grant Analyst

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Wilmington, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join Us as an Associate Investigator Grant Analyst - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Associate Investigator Grant Analyst (AIGA) prepares, reviews and finalizes global investigator grant budget and payment schedule terms and conditions templates for multiple studies. The role involves developing investigator grant budget negotiation parameters with clients, communicating client processes, procedures and negotiating parameters to local team members. The Associate Investigator Grant Analyst liaises and establishes effective relationships with clients and internal functional teams and Contract Specialists as directed by Contract Managers. This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates located in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’)
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Basic understanding of the principles of investigator grant template drafting
Capable of reviewing and analyzing a protocol schedule of events to draft applicable budget grid and payment schedules therefrom
Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical product development process and involvement of CROs
Good oral and written communication skills
Good attention to detail
Good math skills
Capable of working independently or in a team environment
Good organizational and time management skills
Proven flexibility and adaptability
Basic proficiency with negotiation and conflict management
Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately
Good customer service skills, demonstrating a customer focused style of communication, problem solving and collaboration
Basic experience with automated systems and computerized applications, such as, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc
Capable of acting independently and leading functional studies with general oversight.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of investigator grant budget grids for applicable countries in assigned studies inclusive of coordination with therapeutic and operational subject matter experts, as appropriate, to ensure proper grant development.
Draft applicable payment terms and condition templates for investigator grant budget grids.
Coordinate internal/external approvals and feedback to investigator grant budget grids and payment schedules.
Provide support for escalations with external clients for investigator budget development, process and negotiation parameters.
Provide approved investigator grant grids and payment schedules, process and negotiation parameters to local teams.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure various site startup activities are aligned with investigator grant activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensure alignment of investigator budget negotiation process for sites and study are properly aligned to the critical path for site activation.
Adhere to company’s target cycle times for site activations.
Complete tracking and reporting as required.

Benefits

This is a salaried role that will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
Compensation will be initially discussed during the screening period, with actual compensation confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally include:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
Employee assistance programs
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO).
10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer rime off in accordance with company policy.
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan