Clinical Forecasting Specialist - Sponsor Dedicated

About the role

iQVIA is looking for a Clinical Forecasting Specialist dedicated to a sponsor, based in Brussels. The person provides services covering clinical out-of-pocket (OOP) planning from concept through execution and closeout, and is responsible for clinical OOP cost forecasting and supporting budget creation and management for assigned projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a monthly review of assigned projects, including revenue recognition, performance variances and unbilled/unearned positions, and monitor compliance reports so Project Managers report revenue and billing on time.
• Prepare monthly reporting requirements, including unsigned contract opportunities, backlog and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Review and approve work movements, changes and final remaining revenue adjustments, and ensure journals, write-offs and adjustments are documented and approved.
• Monitor unbilled, write-off, over-the-limit and contract activation exception reports and escalate unusual activity.
• Coordinate loading of global project budgets and payment schedules into the financial management system, and reconcile them against contracted values.
• Configure Project and Contract modules, assign rate sets and plans to activities, set contract lines and billing/revenue limits.
• Complete project check-off lists, close-out procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley monthly and quarterly reporting; train and mentor junior support staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3 years of experience, including 2 years in a drug development environment.
• Ability to identify financial issues, prioritise multiple work requirements and build effective working relationships.
• 5% travel expected; UK visa sponsorship not available, and only candidates based in the listed location are considered.

Required skills

• Knowledge of revenue recognition, variance analysis, unbilled/unearned and cash flow management, backlog forecasting and clinical trial forecasting.
• Peoplesoft Project knowledge.
• Preferred: Planisware, Cognos, Beacon, Medidata, Tableau, advanced Excel.