Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

Psi CRO; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI CRO is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead budgeting for clinical projects, negotiate budgets, and support proposals and contract management. Hybrid role based in Mississauga, Canada, with responsibilities spanning study budgeting, sponsor contracts, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have finance/economics background and proven experience in global budgeting within CRO/pharma settings, strong Excel skills, and the ability to train others while delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within a CRO/Pharma.
• Bachelor's or higher in finance-related field or equivalent training.
• Strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop study budgets for proposals and change orders on ongoing projects.
• Manage study budgets throughout the project, including accrual reports and invoicing.
• Develop sponsor contracts and change orders, including payment schedules.
• Set up and maintain project-specific timesheets and reconcile costs regularly.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract management

Forecasting

Financial analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Training others

Time management

Reporting

Education

Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.

At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.

We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.

PSI CRO is looking for an experienced finance professional in the Clinical Research industry, who will be responsible for managing clinical project budgeting, negotiating, and analyzing budgets, as well as providing support with proposals and contract management activities within the company.

Hybrid work location: Mississauga

Responsibilities:

• Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposalsand Change Order budgets for on-going projects)
• Management of study budget throughout the clinical project duration (setup and maintenance of project finance information in PSI internal systems, preparation of accrual reports, request for invoices)
• Development of Sponsor Contract (preparation of sponsor agreements and change orders, development of payment schedules)
• Timesheet System Management (setup and maintenance of project-specific timesheets in PSI's internal system, management of reconciliation of actual vs budget costs on a regular basis)

• Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within aCRO/Pharma
• Education in Finance/Economics or commensurate and relevant training
• Experience in project budgeting, budget negotiation, budget analysis (actual vs. planned), forecasts, project scope management, mapping to different budget grids
• Knowledge of time tracking systems and budgeting systems/tools
• Computer literacy, professional/advanced user of MS Excel
• Ability to produce accurate and timely information/ finance reports
• Analytical skills
• Communication/negotiation skills; ability to train others
• Organizational and time management skills

Advance your career in clinical research and lead challenging full-service projects on the country/regional levelwhile growing with a rapidcompany, that puts its people first! You will get hands-on involvement in every aspect of the study.