IQVIA
Healthcare
ProtocolPricingSpecialist/SiteactivationSpecialist
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“Protocol Pricing Specialist / Site activation Specialist at IQVIA. Skills: Protocol pricing, Budget development, Fair Market Value. Review and interpret Study Protocols. Enter protocol-specified procedures into internal tool”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
numerical skills, Excel proficiency, structured data entry, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Experience in working with GrantPlan, Experience with similar benchmarking platforms
What You'll Do.
Review and interpret Study Protocols
Enter protocol-specified procedures into internal tool
Assign standardized cost values
Generate initial study budget output
Finalize and refine Excel-based budgets
Perform manual adjustments
Collaborate with Study Team
Incorporate updates to existing budgets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Study Team; Across teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal communication
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**Overview** In this role, you will develop clinical study budgets in alignment with applicable regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), project requirements, and contractual/budgetary guidelines. You will ensure that all budget elements are consistent with Fair Market Value (FMV) principles, using benchmark tools and industry data to support compliant and accurate pricing. The role sits within the Global Site Activation Department, specifically the CSA Global Services – Protocol Pricing Team, which is responsible for generating accurate, protocol-driven study budgets. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a high level of accuracy, along with experience using GrantPlan or similar benchmarking platforms and applying FMV methodologies in budget development. **Essential Functions** * Review and interpret Study Protocols, including understanding required procedures, visit schedules, and conditional scenarios as the study design evolves. * Enter protocol‑specified procedures into the internal tool, which assigns standardized cost values and generates the initial study budget output in Excel. * Finalize and refine Excel‑based budgets, performing manual adjustments to account for sponsor‑specific requirements or tool limitations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. * Collaborate closely with the Study Team, addressing queries, clarifying assumptions, and incorporating updates to existing budgets as needed. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Natural Sciences preferred. * Experience in working with GrantPlan or similar benchmarking platforms. * Strong numerical skills and proficiency with Excel, including formulas and structured data entry. * High level of attention to detail and accuracy. * Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams. * Fluency
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