Global Study Grants & FMV Lead

Novartis Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Job summary

Novartis Ireland is seeking a Study Grants Manager to translate complex study protocols into grant plans and fair market value assessments that support faster site activation and improved forecasting across global, regional, and local trials.

You will collaborate with global teams, influence study design decisions, and drive operational efficiency while ensuring cost models are accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business or equivalent experience.
• Experience in drug development within the pharma industry or vendor/provider.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and global clinical trial processes.
• Expertise in clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and site cost drivers.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and start-up activities.
• Experience using GrantPlan or similar costing tool and related systems.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge and usage of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Translate protocol schedules into grant plans and FMV cost estimates.
• Lead grant plan development with study teams to support site contracting.
• Partner with Study Leaders to evaluate protocol design impacts on costs.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through collaboration with study leads and budgeting teams.
• Provide insights on study procedures, visit design and cost drivers.
• Build partnerships with country teams to support site selection and negotiations.
• Prepare FMV assessments for investigator-initiated and local studies.
• Work with GrantPlan and FMV vendors to ensure accurate assessments and model improvements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Forecasting

MS Excel

English communication

Project management

GrantPlan

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Tools

GrantPlan

Clinical databases

Clinical project management systems

Job description

Novartis Ireland is seeking a Study Grants Manager to translate complex study protocols into grant plans and fair market value assessments that support faster site activation and improved forecasting across global, regional, and local trials.

You will collaborate with global teams, influence study design decisions, and drive operational efficiency while ensuring cost models are accurate and up to date.