Associate Director, Clinical Site Payments

Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director of Clinical Site Payments is responsible for supporting the strategic direction of the Site Payments team and ensures that the goals and objectives of the department are met. This role will be accountable for global site payment oversight in support of clinical programs, real world operations studies, and engaging, managing, and redefining stakeholder relationships across the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and consultancy to the global Site Payments team
• Oversee resource forecasting and assignments for the Site Payments team
• Provide subject matter expertise related to financial trending, analytics, data consolidation, and report standardization
• Make strategic recommendations regarding site payment strategies and provide guidance when needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative results
• Identify, develop, and ensure delivery of appropriate training and process documentation for the Site Payments team
• May include line management for site payment managers, site payment leads, and site payment analysts, as appropriate
• Liase with FSP or CRO management, as appropriate
• Management of quality events and process issues identified within the Site Payments team
• Oversee Inspection Readiness and collaborate on cross-functional Vendor & Business Management Inspection Readiness activities and initiatives
• Collaborate with Clinical Budget Management and Site Contracting to maintain alignment and efficiencies within Clinical Site Contracting and Payments 
• Liaise with Clinical Site Contracting, Clinical Budget Management, and Patient & Site Engagement teams
• Build and maintain collaborative, cross-functional relationships to support the business
• Additional duties and projects, as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years in clinical development including knowledge of site contracts, budgets, or payments
• External relationship management
• Ability to effectively manage teams, stakeholders and competing priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Experience with multiple country and regional nuances
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and build effective teams
• Ability to gain consensus across stakeholders 
• Decisive; can make timely and clear business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures 

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:  1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select  2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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