Director, Commercial Finance

Medpace; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time, office-based Director, Account Management to join our Commercial Operations team in Leuven.

You will oversee hiring, training, evaluation and retention of staff; develop fee estimates for RFPs, budgets and contract amendments; provide strategic financial input to RFIs; maintain staff turnover below 7%; and serve as the primary relationship manager for the Sponsor and internal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in contract management and pricing in pharmaceutical or clinical research.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; understanding of financial and accounting processes.
• Basic knowledge of drug development services and medical terminology.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and retention of employees within Commercial Operations, including direct management of a team.
• Provide strategic input and oversee development of fee estimates for RFPs, budget revisions, and contract amendments.
• Provide strategic financial input to client RFIs in association with other personnel as required for each opportunity.
• Maintain <7% turnover rate among staff.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasted data to determine progress toward goals.
• Evaluate departmental capacity needs and coordinate workload with timelines.
• Key relationship manager for Sponsor.
• Act as escalation point for Sponsor and internal team.
• Participate in client steering committee.

Skills

Team leadership

Contract management

Pricing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Director, Account Management to join our Commercial Operations team in Leuven.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and retention of employees within Commercial Operations department, including direct management of a team;
• Provide strategic input as well as oversee the development of fee estimates for requests for proposals (RFPs), budget revisions, and contract amendments;
• Provide strategic financial input to client requests for information (RFIs) in association with other personnel as required for each specific opportunity;
• Maintain <7% turnover rate among staff;
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasted data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives;
• Evaluate departmental capacity needs on an ongoing basis and coordinate/delegate workload efficiently and in accordance with given timelines;
• Key relationship manager for Sponsor;
• Act as point of escalation for the Sponsor and internal team regarding all matters; and
• Participate in client steering committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. MBA preferred;
• At least 8 years of experience contract management and pricing in pharmaceutical or clinical research industry;
• Excellent understanding of financial and accounting processes, as well as strong analytical and communication skills;
• Basic knowledge of drug development services and medical terminology; and
• Previous supervisory experience strongly 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.