Purpose The Investigator Payments Analyst is accountable for budget planning, analytics and payment execution in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start-Up Managers, SSO Clinical Project Managers and SSO Contracting Specialists in compliance with GCP/ICH, and regulatory requirements. Accountabilities Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Team Lead and SSO Study Start-Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments. Responsible for accounting and execution of investigator payments in a direct country or extended study group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with SSO Study Start- Up Manager, SSO Clinical Project Manager and SSO Contracting Specialist in assigned projects. Project controlling & budget management supports financial planning, forecasting and management, analyses, and reports project costs and their drivers. Set-up & validation of investigator contracts in the accounting system for clinical studies. Executes and monitors internal controls. Translates Grant Plans into local Payment Schemes. Prepares and submits country TCF(s). Updates systems (ACT, Optimus, etc.) Executes payments, communicates with sites when it comes to payment issues. Tracks and oversees payment status. Ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements. Implements innovative and efficient processes. Activities & Interfaces Externally facing role with impact on Principal Investigators and Institution/Site business offices. Internal partnerships with Trial Grants Experts to ensure appropriate feedback and Grant Plan leveling for sites. Key Performance Indicators Performance against budget planning and payment commitments at the country level. Delivery of study milestones in adherence with prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements Timely submission and delivery of high-quality clinical trial documentation/data. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled