The Role
You will own the end‑to‑end investigator grant process, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, negotiation and payment management across global clinical sites. Working closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, Procurement and external partners, you'll play a central role in ensuring financial compliance, accuracy and operational efficiency throughout the study lifecycle.
Location: Abingdon - Onsite 1/2 Days per Month
Salary: Up to £75,000
Key Responsibilities
Investigator Grant Budgets & Invoicing:
Develop global site budget templates using FMV benchmarking tools
Adapt budgets for country‑specific financial and regulatory requirements
Lead or oversee site/CRO budget negotiations
Maintain budget accuracy through protocol amendments and operational updates
Review, approve and track patient reimbursement claims
Escalate complex budget or payment term issues when requiredInvestigator Grant Payments:
Build and manage an in‑house site payment process
Issue pro forma requests and initiate payments via Accounts Payable
Validate site invoices against contracts and completed activities
Liaise with sites, project managers and AP to resolve invoicing queries
Partner with Finance to calculate and assess site accrualsPurchase Orders:
Collect supplier financial documentation for setup in Oracle NetSuite
Create and maintain site POs aligned to trial forecasts and enrolment
Provide reporting and ensure PO accuracy and compliance throughout the studySkills & Experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Comfortable working with large, complex budget datasets
Oracle NetSuite experience (preferred)
Experience with GrantPlan or Grants Manager
Global study start‑up experience, including country‑level budget template development
CTA and budget negotiation experienceIf you're passionate about life sciences and want to contribute to a fast‑moving, high‑growth clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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