ICON plc India | Investigator Payment Associate

Responsibilities

• We are currently seeking an Investigator Payment Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team.
• As an Investigator Payment Associate at ICON, you will play a crucial role in facilitating investigator payments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and reviewing the financial aspects of clinical trials.
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
• Maintaining documentation and records related to investigator payments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and analysis related to investigator payments.
• Processing investigator payments accurately and timely according to study protocols.
• Discussing with internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies and address inquiries from investigators.

Your profile

• 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

ICON plc

ICON was founded in Ireland in 1990 by John Climax and Ronan Lambe and is headquartered in Dublin. Its shares trade on Nasdaq. The company is a contract research organisation that runs clinical trials and provides drug development services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, and it has added regulatory consulting, staffing, late-phase and device research services through acquisitions. In India, ICON has offices in Chennai, Bengaluru and Trivandrum, and some staff work remotely from other states.

Finance postings are all in Chennai. They include internal audit, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial analysts, a financial accountant, investigator payments (for clinical research sites) and tax. Roles are mostly at associate, analyst and senior levels, with one to four years of experience asked in most cases. The senior internal auditor role asks for ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent, the financial accountant role says CMA, CA or CPA is a must, the senior tax accountant role prefers CPA, ACCA or CTA, and one analyst role accepts CMA semi-qualified candidates.

• Industry: Clinical research: contract research and drug development services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies
• Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland (listed on Nasdaq as ICLR)
• In India: Offices in Chennai, Bengaluru and Trivandrum, plus remote staff across several states