Associate Scientist :CRA

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management team for vendor due diligence and comprehensive assessments in collaboration with procurement and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate the execution of Statements of Work (SOWs), work orders, and associated vendor documentation.
• Work closely with Finance and Clinical Operations teams to track actual spend against approved budgets.
• Monitor purchase orders, invoices, and payment status to ensure timely processing and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and project teams to facilitate timely contract execution and renewals.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions.
• Maintain an organized repository of contracts, SOWs, change orders, and related documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of clinical study forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, internal policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation, review, execution, and maintenance of vendor contracts and associated amendments.
• Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining accurate vendor and financial records.
• Prepare routine reports and dashboards related to vendor performance, budget utilization, and financial forecasts.
• Provide regular updates to study teams, management, Procurement, and Finance stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal functions and external vendors to ensure smooth study execution.

Qualifications

Work Experience: 8-10 years of experience in relevant type of job description.

Education: Graduation in Engineering or Finance.

Skills

• Strategic Agility
• Customer Centricity
• Process Excellence
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Account Management
• Budgets/Cost Control