Manager, Investigator Grants – Forecasting

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Manager, Investigator Grants responsible for leading forecasting tools and team at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Tracking resources and collaborating with global teams to deliver timely IG forecasts.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a direct Line Manager for IG Forecasting team members.
Leads the overall development, delivery and maintenance of forecasting tools, process, and deliverables.
Tracks and monitors FTE resourcing and team output reports.
Analyze operational project data as it pertains to relevant financial metrics.
Prepare and present financial reports and analyses.
Maintain portfolio-level financial forecasts.
Responsible for establishing close relationships with IG Planning, Clinical Payments, Project Management and Site Activation to ensure accurate, complete and timely deliveries of IG Forecasts.
Leads the development and maintenance of processes, policies, SOPs and associated documents concerning IG Forecasts.
Oversee team of IG Forecasting Analysts working with Project Management to determine monthly invoicing and accruals.
Manages vendor relationships and licensing strategy, alongside IG Planning, pertaining to IG Forecasting tools.
Trains and mentors IG Forecasting team members on lines of communication, applicable tools, Working Instructions, preferred processes and SOPs.
Provides expert guidance in the development/rollout of process improvement initiatives.
Responsible for maintaining accuracy and completeness of all IG Forecasting task tracking.
Assists other departments in leading or participating in departmental initiatives and additional training where necessary (i.e. IG Planning, Clinical Payments, Site Contracts).
Collaborates with IG Planning and Clinical Payments for improvement of departmental tools and processes related to IG Forecasting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, or related field.
3-5 years relevant experience forecasting Investigator Grants.
Proven experience managing teams related to Investigator Grants, Payments, or related field.
Experience in resource planning, budget development and management, financial forecasting, and financial analysis.
Adept knowledge of biopharmaceutical/CRO industry and applicable local regulatory requirements.
Background in Clinical Research is preferred.
Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
High degree of organizational, analytical, and team management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingfinancial analysisresource planningbudget developmentprocess improvementdata analysisteam managementforecasting toolsSOP developmentvendor management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsleadership skillsmentoringcollaborationpresentation skillsrelationship buildingtrainingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in related field