Senior Project Management Analyst / Financial Operations, Cronos

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. The role supports the Cronos organization, providing end-to-end financial oversight across study delivery, internal operations, and strategic planning.

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or other related field required.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education.
• 3 years of relevant clinical research experience with analytical/financial skills or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct and applicable clinical research regulatory requirements (ICH, GCP, and relevant local laws, regulations, guidelines).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English.
• Results-oriented approach to work delivery and output.
• Problem solving skills.
• Planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Ability to work across geographies with awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• Ability to lead and influence without authority.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Acts as a trusted partner to Cronos leadership, providing financial insight to support decision-making on resourcing, investments, and operational priorities.
• Collaborates closely with Sales Ops, Delivery, Resource Management, and Finance Business Partners to ensure financial alignment across the study lifecycle—from opportunity setup through close-out.

Internal Budget & Cost Control:

• Manages Cronos internal and non-billable budgets (e.g., Operations, development, IT and internal codes), tracking actuals vs. plan and highlighting variances and risks.
• Advises leadership on time-coding strategy (billable vs. non-billable) to maintain financial transparency and appropriate cost recovery.
• Supports accruals, expense planning, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyzes utilization assumptions, cost rates, and staffing models to assess impact on pricing, margins, and overall profitability.
• Partners with Finance leadership to evaluate rate cards, utilization targets, and margin drivers, ensuring financial models reflect Cronos’ operating reality.

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement:

• Plays a key role in Cronos project governance initiatives, linking financial oversight with delivery governance, risk management, and operational discipline.
• Supports implementation of standardized financial processes, including passthrough reviews, expense reconciliation, and alignment between delivery activity and invoicing.
• Develops and delivers financial training and guidance (e.g., study finance lifecycle, utilization and time entry expectations) to Cronos managers and teams.
• Manages other internal initiatives, driving them independently or partnering with others to ensure seamless execution.

Financial Support & Revenue Management:

• Supports project teams that own Cronos financial oversight at the study level, including revenue recognition (predominantly POD-based), margin monitoring, and alignment of financial activity with contractual terms (WOs, COs, SUWOs).
• Serves as the primary point of contact for Cronos revenue and financial inquiries, coordinating with Sales Ops, Finance Business Partners, and Delivery to resolve issues related to billing, recognition timing, and financial accuracy.
• Supports teams with forecasting and outlook updates, including quarterly and annual views, by validating assumptions related to contract status, FPI timing, and delivery readiness.

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