Manager, Investigator Cost Forecasting at IQVIA

Job Overview:

• The Manager, Investigator Cost Forecasting plays a critical role in overseeing the delivery of accurate and timely payments forecasting for clinical studies contracted for this service.
• This global role involves managing a team of Forecast Analysts and Associate Managers, ensuring operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement in forecasting processes.
• The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Project Leads, Sponsors, Client Service Leads, and Data Centers of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Forecast Analysts and Associate Managers.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payment forecasts for assigned clinical studies, with a focus on Mega and Critical studies.
• Oversee study setup, assumption sign-off, quality monitoring, periodic reporting, and study close-out.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Forecast Operations and Financial Analysis.
• Address and resolve forecast-related escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast quality, efficiency, and monitoring.
• Support business requirements gathering and user acceptance testing for Forecast Solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Conduct recruitment activities including resume screening and interviews.
• Support operational governance activities including compliance, quality assurance, and process documentation.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives in sales, planning, and business enablement.

Qualifications:

• Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in Finance, Life Sciences, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Operations Research, Economics, Accounting, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, including people management.
• Advanced knowledge of financial forecasting and clinical trial payments.
• Experience in business intelligence, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and handle escalations effectively.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; adept with MS PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, transnational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work in a flexible and dynamic environment.
• High level of accountability, discipline, and work ethics.
• Aptitude for understanding and working with technology-based solutions.
• Ability to pass internal assessments in Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, and English.