Associate Director/Director, Operational Finance & Investigator Grant Management

Are you ready to make a measurable impact at the intersection of finance and clinical research? Join our dynamic team as an AD/Director, Operational Finance & Investigator Grant Management where your expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and grant management will directly support the advancement of global clinical trials. At Allucent™, you'll play a vital role in ensuring investigators are funded accurately and on time—fueling innovation, patient care, and scientific discovery. If you're passionate about precision, problem-solving, and purpose-driven work, we’re looking for you.

About the role

As the Associate Director/Director of Operational Finance and Investigator Grant Management(OFIGM), you will be the strategic force behind the financial execution of global clinical trials. This high-impact role leads to the end-to-end management of investigator payments through ensuring accurate setup, seamless processing, and timely reconciliation across studies. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Project Leadership, and Finance teams to ensure financial integrity, resolve complex payment escalations, and drive adherence to budget and timelines. Your expertise will help shape financial strategies, mitigate risks, and maintain strong relationships with investigators, sites, and sponsors—ultimately supporting the advancement of life-changing research.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• You will drive risk management strategies to keep projects on track and aligned with business goals.

• You will support project leaders by ensuring financial targets meet contractual and performance standards.
• You will lead global coordination to resolve payment escalations and ensure seamless delivery to sites.
• You will leverage data and reports to proactively identify issues and recommend immediate solutions.
• You will manage project financials, including forecasting, performance tracking, and reconciliations.
• You will champion continuous improvement of payment systems, processes, and compliance readiness.
• You will act as a trusted liaison with sites, sponsors, and internal teams—delivering transparency and timely communication

About You

If you enjoy owning the engine behind site payments and trial finance; drive precision, solve complex challenges and power global clinical research success, you’ll thrive here.

To be successful we are looking for the following traits and behaviors:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Finance-related area; MBA is preferred
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years). 
• Experience in clinical drug development and clinical trials process within the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry is preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end clinical trial payment processes, including financial process of accounts payable and escrow accruals
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to influence and effectively promote ideas Strong computer skills, particularly MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI

About Allucent

Our mission is to help bring new therapies to light. When you work at Allucent, that means rolling up your sleeves and applying your unique skill set, expertise, and knowledge to build partnerships with our clients in their pursuit to develop new, life-improving treatments.

If you're passionate about helping customers develop new pharmaceuticals and biologics; have an entrepreneurial spirit; and ready to join other science, business, and operations leaders, we would love to get to learn more about how we can help each other grow.

Together we SHINE. Find more information about our values.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Apply now!

If you are interested in this role please apply through the button or for more information reach out to Demetria Eggleston at Demetria.eggleston@allucent.com

Disclaimers:

*Our policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”