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pfm medical, inc.Senior Director, Investigator Grants
pfm medical, inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Investigator Grants to oversee the strategy, governance, and performance of its global investigator grants and site payment organization.…
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pfm medical, inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Investigator Grants to oversee the strategy, governance, and performance of its global investigator grants and site payment organization. Reporting directly to the VP, Operational Finance, this remote position directs the Global Investigator Grants team across all regions. The role ensures that investigator payments, forecasts, accruals, reconciliations, and prepaid fund management are executed accurately, punctually, and in compliance with sponsor contracts, Clinical Trial…
Job Description
pfm medical, inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Investigator Grants to oversee the strategy, governance, and performance of its global investigator grants and site payment organization. Reporting directly to the VP, Operational Finance, this remote position directs the Global Investigator Grants team across all regions. The role ensures that investigator payments, forecasts, accruals, reconciliations, and prepaid fund management are executed accurately, punctually, and in compliance with sponsor contracts, Clinical Trial Agreements, and relevant regulations. The successful candidate will guide the integration of acquired and partner site networks into the existing operating model and serve as the primary owner for incorporating site payment processes within the Clinical Trial Management System. This opportunity suits an experienced finance and clinical operations leader who can establish robust financial controls, build scalable processes, and act as a trusted advisor to internal leadership, sponsors, and site networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Global Investigator Grants organization across all regions by setting the strategic vision, operating model, and multi-year roadmap
- Manage workforce planning and resource allocation for a global team consisting of an Associate Director, managers, financial analysts, and investigator grants associates
- Direct the integration of acquired and partner site networks, including assessing current practices, harmonizing controls, transitioning open payment obligations, and monitoring post-integration performance
- Oversee the integration of the site payment process within the Clinical Trial Management System, covering requirements definition, configuration, validation, and user adoption in partnership with Information Technology and other departments
- Establish global governance, financial controls, policies, and standard operating procedures for investigator payments, prepaid funds, accruals, reconciliations, and transparency reporting
- Provide oversight of portfolio-wide investigator grant budgets, forecasts, accruals, and change order impacts
- Act as a senior escalation point and advisor for complex grant administration, contract terms, site payments, and compliance issues
- Collaborate with Business Development, Proposals, and Contracts to shape grant and site payment strategies during bid defenses and contract negotiations
- Define and monitor global key performance indicators, service levels, and executive dashboards while driving process improvements and automation
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in investigator grants, site payments, or clinical trial finance within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment
- At least 10 years of experience leading global teams through managers and directors
- Demonstrated experience leading a clinical systems implementation or the integration of acquired operations
- Experience integrating site networks or acquired businesses into a global operating model
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Advanced degree or professional certification such as an MBA or PMP
- Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault Clinical, Medidata Rave Grants Manager, and ERP or PSA platforms
Core Skills
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings benefits
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Parental leave
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
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What is the location and remote status for this role?
The position is remote and open to qualified candidates meeting the eligibility criteria.
What is the salary range for the Senior Director, Investigator Grants position?
The reasonable salary estimate provided in the posting ranges from USD 198,976 to 298,464 per year, depending on factors such as experience, skill sets, training, and certifications.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in clinical trial finance, site payments, or investigator grants within a biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment, including at least 10 years of experience leading global teams.
Are benefits offered with this job?
Yes, the role is eligible for health insurance, a discretionary annual bonus, retirement savings benefits, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
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