Project Finance Manager

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São Paulo, BRA
Hybrid
Mid level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
Manage financial activities for clinical research projects, including study budgets, bid and change-order budgets, sponsor contracts, payment schedules, accrual reports, invoices, and timesheet reconciliation. Maintain project finance data in internal systems, analyze actual versus budgeted costs, support contract management, communicate with sponsors and internal departments, and train colleagues.
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Company Description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description

We are looking for experienced candidates to fill the Project Finance Manager position, and to be involved in clinical project budgeting, negotiating and analyzing budgets as well as providing support with bids and contract management activities within the company.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for bids and change of order budgets for on-going projects)
  • Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices)
  • Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules)
  • Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI’s internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis)

Qualifications

  • College or University degree, preferably in Finance/Economics
  • At least 3 years' experience in project budgeting and financial analysis in a CRO setting
  • Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) C1 level in English
  • Proficiency in standard MS Office applications, advanced use of MS Excel
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication/negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate with all involved departments and sponsors
  • Ability to produce accurate and timely information/reports
  • Ability to work under pressure and to perform multi-task activities
  • Ability to train others

Additional Information

If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people, then PSI is the right choice for you.

Skills Required

  • College or university degree, preferably in Finance or Economics
  • At least 3 years of experience in project budgeting and financial analysis within a CRO setting
  • CEFR C1 level in English
  • Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate with involved departments and sponsors
  • Ability to produce accurate and timely information and reports
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask
  • Ability to train others

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The Company
HQ: Zug
1,939 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas. PSI is known in the industry as a CRO focused on ‘on-time project delivery’. This is achieved through investing substantial effort and MD resources into performing quality feasibility assessments that provide an accurate predictor of study timelines. PSI’s global reach allows us to run clinical trials across multiple continents, in 50+ countries around the world. PSI’s reputation is that of a 'no-nonsense'​ CRO focused on timely patient enrollment and project delivery. An exceptionally high repeat and referral business rates alongside low staff turnover are indicative of our commitment to be the best CRO in the world as measured by our clients and our employees. http://www.psi-cro.com

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