As a Clinical Forecasting Analytics - Remote  you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

The person providing these services is involved in clinical out of pocket (OOP) planning from the concept phase through execution and closeout and is responsible for clinical out of pocket cost forecasting and supporting budget creation and management for assigned projects.

Deliverables: 

• Services rendered will adhere to applicable Johnson & Johnson SOPs, WIs, policies, local regulatory requirements, etc.
• Will work closely with Management to drive functional forecasting efforts, be accountable for data content used in functional decision making around OOP external resource requirements, participate in providing analytics, developing training documentation, support process improvement projects, and be a part of any system requirements/testing initiatives.
• Scenario/Benchmark forecasting: Effectively interfaces with R&D Operations Teams. Collects the key cost drivers and assumptions and required information to develop a trial budget forecast estimate. Works with the project team to generate high-level estimates in support of therapeutic area strategy reviews and financial updates with time sensitivity and accuracy for standard and non-standard requests.
• Clinical Trial Actual vs Budget Analytics (BvA): Leads consolidating detailed trial budget assumptions and costs based on contracted values (i.e. Investigator Fees, Central Labs, affiliate costs, etc.) for efficient review  by  business  partners.  Support  governance  or  budget  gap  review meetings  as requested. Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and presentation of trial budgets to the leadership team and preparing business recommendations based on the analysis of these budgets. Supports the TA/portfolio by providing financial leadership, strategic thinking, and budget support.
• Supports quarterly financial closes for clinical trial expenses including but not limited to collection of accruals, preparation of journal entries and completion of commentary on material variances from plan.
• Provides process training, communications, and guidance as needed to support business leaders with budget responsibility. Identifies and participates in opportunities to continuously improve process, tools, and analytical methodologies in support of optimal forecasting and execution of clinical trial spend.
• Where needed, supports variety of operational activities (ex. functional detailed forecasting of work deliverables, drivers, names assignments, algorithms, reason codes, manual update, etc.).
• Where needed, use and maintain accurate functional project and non-project plans, track functional resourcing (FTEs/OOPs).

You are:

Education and Experience Guidelines: 

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree or a minimum of 3 years’ equivalent work experience required.
• At least 3 years in industry experience with minimum of 2 years of experience within a drug development environment is required. Experience in clinical trial forecasting with a pharmaceutical company and/or a CRO is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in working within team/function environment is required.
• The candidate must work with great accuracy, be customer focused.
• He/she must have excellent time management, priority setting and communications skills.
• Individuals should have the ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook with special emphasis on utilizing Excel spreadsheets to complete business analyses
• Experience in Therapeutic Area (i.e. NS, CVM, IMM, ID&V, ONC, PAH) is preferred
• Experience with tools and systems such as Planisware, Cognos, Beacon, Medidata, Tableau, Advanced Excel is preferred.

•   Travel (5%) global or domestic may be required.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.