Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

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

Job summary

PSI CRO is seeking an experienced Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals) in Bengaluru to lead budgeting for proposals, manage ongoing project budgets, and support contract management and invoicing processes. You will coordinate timesheets and ensure timely financial reporting within global CRO operations.

The role requires finance/economics education, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to analyze actual vs.

Qualifications

• Experience in global study budgeting & contract management within a CRO/Pharma.
• Education in Finance/Economics or commensurate and relevant training.
• Knowledge of time tracking systems and budgeting systems/tools.
• Computer literacy, professional/advanced user of MS Excel.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication/negotiation skills; ability to train others.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop study budgets for proposals and change orders.
• Manage study budgets throughout projects; maintain project finance data and accrual reports.
• Develop sponsor contracts and change orders; assist with payment schedules.
• Manage timesheet systems and reconcile actual vs budget costs regularly.

Skills

Global study budgeting

Contract management

Time tracking systems

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Training others

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

MS Excel

Budgeting systems

Job description

Project Finance Manager (Clinical Trial Proposals)

• Full-time

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 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 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.