Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

Psi CRO; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI CRO in Bengaluru seeks an experienced project finance professional to drive budgeting, contract management and financial analysis for clinical studies. You will create budgets for proposals and change orders, manage budgets through study duration and support sponsor contracts and payment schedules.

The role requires strong MS Excel skills, budgeting experience in CRO/pharma, and ability to produce timely finance reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in global study budgeting and contract management within CRO/Pharma.
• Finance or economics education or equivalent training.
• Ability to forecast, analyze budgets, and manage project scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop study budgets for proposals and change orders.
• Manage study budgets throughout project duration and prepare accrual reports.
• Prepare sponsor contracts and change orders, including payment schedules.
• Manage project timesheets and reconcile actual vs budget costs.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract management

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication/negotiation

Time management

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

MS Excel

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 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.

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Development of study budget (preparation of budgets for proposals and 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)

Qualifications

• Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within a CRO/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

Additional Information

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