Associate Director Commercial Finance

Medpace; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, wellness, retirement & PTO

Office-based with occasional WFH

Company-sponsored social events

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Associate Director to join our Commercial Operations team in Leuven. You will work with a cross-functional group to manage bids, pricing strategies, and contract performance on sponsor projects, contributing to the company’s growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Health and Life Sciences and at least seven years' experience in clinical research or contract management/pricing, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in the conduct of clinical research and/or contract management/pricing.
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and working knowledge of drug development services.
• Excellent analytical, as well as written and oral communication, skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong knowledge of Excel.
• Past supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow through on bids for new business.
• Oversee financial and contractual performance of Sponsor projects.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the customer during an ongoing clinical trial.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting.
• Oversee client requests for proposals.
• Develop change-in-scope documents for ongoing trials.
• Customize pricing according to client requirements.
• Develop study metrics.
• Possibly supervise Account Analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Health and Life sciences

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Associate Director to join our Commercial Operations team in Leuven. This position will work on a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow through on bids for new business;
• Oversee financial and contractual performance of Sponsor projects;
• Maintain a strong relationship with the customer during an ongoing clinical trial;
• Perform financial analysis and reporting;
• Oversee client requests for proposals;
• Develop change-in-scope documents for ongoing trials;
• Customize pricing according to client requirements;
• Develop study metrics; and
• Possibly supervise Account Analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Health and Life sciences.
• 7 years of experience in the conduct of clinical research and/or contract management/pricing;
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes;
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and working knowledge of drug development services;
• Excellent analytical, as well as written and oral communication, skills;
• Excellent computer skills with a strong knowledge of Excel; and
• Past supervisory experience preferred.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.