Grants Specialist - Mexico City ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
The Grants Specialist analyses; reviews; evaluates and audits the compliance, integrity, credibility, accuracy, and accountability of Grants Management operations. Employees provide expert and/or technical counsel to management and staff as needed regarding procedures and statutory requirements.
What will you do:
Reviews and thoroughly understands Investigator contracts, associated budgets and payment terms to determine payment requirements
Reviews system budget set up and payee details
Collaborates with project teams, sites and Accounts Payable to maintain integrity, timeliness and accuracy of grant payments by:
Reviewing completed activities as per acceptance criteria to initiate payments
Generating payment requests for Investigator and reconciles to subsequent invoice received as necessary
Providing follow up with communication and direct contact with investigators and sites as needed to answer payment questions
Identifying and proactively raising risks/issues that may impact payment timelines and escalate accordingly
Prepares monthly payment status update for discussion with Functional Management
Delivers accurate data that feeds into reports including paid, pending, transparency and forecasting
Requirements: The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service.
1-3 year work experience preferably in an administrative/finance role with high attention to detail
Excellent analytical and organization skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally
A working knowledge of all MS Office suite of applications including Word, Excel & Powerpoint
Read, write and speak English is a Must
Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent
Benefits of Working in ICON: Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture –one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career -both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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