Investigator Payments Analyst - Italy

Purpose

The Investigator Payments Analyst is accountable for budget planning, analytics and payment execution in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start‑Up Managers, SSO Clinical Project Managers and SSO Contracting Specialists in compliance with GCP/ICH and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start‑Up Team Lead and SSO Study Start‑Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments.
• Responsible for accounting and execution of investigator payments in a direct country or extended study group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with the SSO Study Start‑Up Manager, SSO Clinical Project Manager and SSO Contracting Specialist in assigned projects.
• Provides project controlling and budget management support, including financial planning, forecasting and analysis, and reports project costs and their drivers.
• Sets up and validates investigator contracts in the accounting system for clinical studies.
• Executes and monitors internal controls.
• Translates Grant Plans into local payment schemes.
• Prepares and submits country TCF(s).
• Updates required systems (e.g., ACT, Optimus) and executes payments.
• Communicates with sites regarding payment issues, tracks and oversees payment status.
• Ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements.
• Implements innovative and efficient processes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Performance against budget planning and payment commitments at the country level.
• Delivery of study milestones in adherence with prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements.
• Timely submission and delivery of high‑quality clinical trial documentation/data.

Compensation & Benefits

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is €38000,00 – €57000,00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job‑related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part‑time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.