Senior Director, Investigator Grants

Precision Medicine Group

. Lead the Global Investigator Grants organization across all regions, setting its strategic vision, operating model, and multi-year roadmap .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $198,976 - $298,464 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global teams and integrating clinical systems within the investigator grants and site payments domain. Proficient in financial controls, forecasting, and establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

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Executive LeadershipClinical Trial Management System (CTMS) ImplementationVeeva Vault ClinicalFinancial Controls and SOPsChange Management

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Hard Skills

Investigator Grants ManagementSite PaymentsBudget ForecastingAccrual ManagementMulti-Currency PaymentsPayment TriggersCash ManagementAudit-Ready ProcessesAggregate Spend ReportingCountry-Specific Tax Compliance

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsHigh Emotional IntelligenceLeadership DevelopmentInfluencing Without AuthorityChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Medidata Rave Grants ManagerERP/PSA PlatformsCTMS

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyFinancial ControlsSOPsTransparency Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Global Investigator Grants organization across all regions, setting its strategic vision, operating model, and multi-year roadmap
Lead, develop, and retain a global team, including workforce planning and resource allocation
Integrate acquired and partner site networks into Precision's investigator grants model
Own integration of the site payment process within the CTMS, including requirements, configuration, data migration, validation, user acceptance testing, go-live readiness, adoption, and optimization
Establish global governance, policies, SOPs, and financial controls for investigator payments, prepaid funds, accruals, reconciliations, aggregate spend, transparency reporting, and study closeout
Oversee investigator grant budgets, forecasting, accruals, change-order impacts, and prepaid fund positions
Serve as senior escalation point and advisor to sponsors, site networks, and internal leadership
Partner with Business Development, Proposals, and Contracts on grant and site payment strategy, proposals, bid defenses, and contract terms
Define and monitor global KPIs, service levels, and executive dashboards while driving continuous improvement, automation, and organizational change

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in investigator grants, site payments, or clinical trial finance within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
At least 10 years leading global teams through managers and directors
Demonstrated experience leading a clinical systems implementation (CTMS or site payment platform) and/or integration of acquired operations
Experience integrating site networks or acquired businesses into a global operating model
Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault Clinical (CTMS and Clinical Finance), Medidata Rave Grants Manager, and ERP/PSA platforms
Executive leadership and strategic vision
Expertise in CTAs, site budgets, fair market value, payment triggers, prepaid funds, multi-currency payments, and country-specific tax and regulatory requirements
Strong command of forecasting, accruals, pass-through cost management, change order impacts, and cash management
Knowledge of financial controls, SOPs, audit-ready processes, aggregate spend, and transparency reporting obligations
Ability to develop leaders, build succession, and lead across geographies
Ability to establish trusted executive relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority
Change management, process standardization, and automation experience
Advanced communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation