Manager, Investigator Grants – Forecasting

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Manager, Investigator Grants overseeing forecasting tools and processes at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Leading team and maintaining relationships for accurate IG Forecasts and financial reporting.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,500 - $154,500 per yearWebsite

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

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Pay equity and transparency

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingfinancial analysisresource planningbudget developmentprocess improvementdata analysisforecasting toolsSOP developmenttask tracking

Soft Skills

team managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsmentoringrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in business administrationBachelor's degree in finance