Associate Project Lead

. Oversee global Investigator payments for assigned studies .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee global Investigator payments for assigned studies
Manage client relationships and meet client commitments
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Supervise and manage daily operations and workloads, including reviewing site payments, conducting client meetings, and overseeing study funds management
Interact and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to enhance experience, address queries, and resolve issues
Oversee and manage clinical-trial payment activities to ensure timely and accurate processing in accordance with agreements, IRB, and/or ethics committee requirements
Review and manage funding requests for clinical trials
Perform primary QC of visit and invoiceable payment data
Perform quarterly reconciliation reviews of payment data during the clinical trial and closeout
Manage project escalations, identify root causes, and resolve issues to clients’ satisfaction
Perform other duties as required and assigned by the designated team lead

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
4+ years of experience in clinical trials or related setting required
Strong project management and leadership skills required
Problem-solving and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with clients
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, SharePoint and Outlook
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to learn quickly, work with new technology systems and adapt to system changes
Ability to work independently and proactively in a team
Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently
Ability to proof-read and detect errors in math and grammar
Proficient understanding of basic accounting and budgeting recommended