Grants Payments Data Analyst

Worldwide Clinical Trials • Durham, NC

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Grants Payments Data Analyst shapes how clinical site payments are forecasted and reported. The role brings together financial and operational data to support accurate forecasting and informed decision-making across clinical studies. It owns and improves forecasting models used outside of Medidata Payments, aligns them with broader payment forecasting processes, and collaborates with Revenue Recognition, Clinical Payments, Investigator Grants Payments, Project Analysis, and Clinical Operations. The analyst helps deliver accurate client-facing financial forecasts, support financial reporting compliance, and manage and reconcile clinical site payments throughout the study lifecycle.

This is a remote role open to candidates based in India, collaborating with global teams across multiple time zones. Travel may be required only as specified by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2–5 years of finance experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Experience working with Excel, databases, and accounting systems.
• Understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards.
• Knowledge of clinical site payment processes and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and constructively challenge stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting audit requirements, financial reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting models used outside of Medidata Payments.
• Partner with Central Planning and Clinical Operations teams to gather and analyze site and patient enrollment actuals and forecasts.
• Integrate forecasting outputs with Medidata Payments forecasts to support end-to-end clinical site payment planning.
• Collaborate with Revenue Recognition teams to ensure forecasting processes meet financial audit and compliance requirements.
• Create client-ready forecasting reports and deliverables in accordance with sponsor contractual requirements.
• Analyze forecast performance, budget utilization, and plan-versus-actual results to identify trends and risks.
• Communicate over- and under-forecast variances to Project Analysts and Global Project Leads to enable timely corrective action.
• Support study closeout activities through final payment reconciliations and preparation of client-ready financial reports.
• Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives related to clinical site payment forecasting and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level