• Application Deadline:
• Position: Dedicated Line Manager (DLM), Clinical Research Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Job Description

• The Clinical Functional Service Partnerships (CFSP) Project Team are responsible for the management of multiple global projects for assigned clients and serve as key operational finance contact points.


•  The team is also involved in supporting the strategic decisions of the business by partnering with operational teams to develop and interpret analytical data models. 


• The CFSP Project Manager is accountable for the Financial and Contractual oversight of assigned projects and ensures all reporting activities are accurate and prepared within established timelines.

Essential Functions

• Completion of month end activities and provide global variance explanations to forecast


• Revenue recognition for all projects under client portfolio


• Oversight of invoicing for fees and expenses for all projects


• Backlog phasing and adjustments for all projects


• Conduct monthly review and analysis of assigned projects, including review of revenue recognition, project performance variances, contract opportunities and ad-hoc financial analysis as required


• Monitor project and customer activity against contract terms to ensure compliance from operational teams and the customer


• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure consistency in contract preparation


• Align with Contracts, Legal and Strategic Pricing as appropriate


• Co-ordinate with Project Finance and Global Finance as appropriate to implement process improvements


• Review forecasting requirements from customer


• Attend and prepare for monthly reviews


• Defend financial performance at the Finance review calls; proactively participate in discussions to identify, communicate and address financial issues


• Partner with the Operational Excellence Lead and Model Alliance Lead to align on messaging


• Support in Business Review deliverables (Supply vs Demand, Volatility reporting)


• Meet Global Finance reporting needs (forecasting, anticipated revenue, variance analysis, ad-hoc requests)


• Attend Operational Reviews as needed; share finance results and key messages


• Act as key point of contact for customer counterpart(s)


• Meet customer reporting deliverables and deadlines


• Work closely to ensure timely invoice payment (investigate causes for aged debt)


• Involvement/Leading initiatives and workstreams to investigate and implement improvements to processes


• Support and training to Operational teams (DLMs, ROLs, other) and prep/update of guidance tools


• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree


• Experience in a CRO or Pharma in a PM type capacity Req


• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)


• Excellent organization, interpersonal, teamwork skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of staff


• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines as necessary


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with Peoplesoft preferred


• Willingness to work in a flexible and challenging environment