Director, Commercial Finance

Medpace; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clinical research industry is seeking a full-time Director of Account Management in London. This role involves overseeing a team, providing strategic input for financial proposals, and managing key client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management and a strong understanding of financial processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in contract management and pricing within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of drug development services and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and retention of employees within the department.
• Provide strategic input for fee estimates and budget revisions.
• Serve as key relationship manager for the Sponsor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

MBA

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and retention of employees within the Commercial (Finance) Operations department, including direct management of a team;
• Provide strategic input and 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 collaboration with other personnel as needed for each opportunity;
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasted data to assess progress toward goals;
• Evaluate departmental capacity needs regularly and coordinate workload efficiently in line with timelines;
• Serve as key relationship manager for the Sponsor;
• Act as the point of escalation for the Sponsor and internal team on all matters; and
• Participate in client steering committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in contract management and pricing within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry;
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes, with excellent analytical and communication skills;
• Basic knowledge of drug development services and medical terminology; and
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred.