Experteer Overview In this role you translate complex study protocols into grant plans and Fair Market Value cost estimates to accelerate site activation and improve forecasting across global trials. You collaborate with global teams to influence study design decisions, drive operational efficiency, and support innovative medicines that extend lives. You will work closely with study leaders, budget teams, and country organizations to optimize costs and start-up processes. This is a chance to shape the financial foundation of clinical research within a mission-driven, collaborative environment.Compensaciones / Beneficios
- Translate protocol schedules into accurate grant plans and FMV cost estimates
- Lead grant plan development with study teams to support timely site contracting
- Partner with Study Leaders to evaluate protocol design impacts on costs and operations
- Contribute to forecasting accuracy through collaboration with study leads, start-up, and budgeting teams
- Provide operational insights on study procedures, visit design, and cost drivers
- Build strong partnerships with country organizations to support site selection and site contract negotiation
- Prepare FMV assessments for investigator-initiated and local studies




- Collaborate with GrantPlan and FMV tool vendors to ensure assessment accuracy and cost model improvements
- Identify opportunities for productivity, cost avoidance, and forecasting accuracy
- Analyze protocol amendments and provide detailed budget and cost comparisonsResponsabilidades
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or a pharma vendor/provider
- Strong understanding of clinical development and global clinical trial processes
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and site cost drivers
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical trial start-up activities
- Experience using GrantPlan or similar costing tool, clinical databases, and clinical project management systems
- Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders
- Advanced knowledge and usage of MS ExcelRequisitos principales
- insurance plans
- retirement plans
- wellbeing resources
- integral recognition programs
- flexible and hybrid working options
- minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

📌 Study Grants Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona