Clinical Forecasting Analyst

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at ICON Strategic Solutions (formerly PRA Health Sciences)

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Forecasting Analyst II to join our diverse and dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in clinical out‑of‑pocket (OOP) planning from the concept phase through execution and close‑out and will be responsible for clinical OOP cost forecasting and supporting budget creation and management for assigned projects.

• Work closely with Management to drive functional forecasting efforts, be accountable for data content used in functional decision making around OOP external resource requirements, participate in providing analytics, developing training documentation, support process improvement projects, and be a part of any system requirements/testing initiatives.
• Collect key cost drivers and assumptions and required information to develop a trial budget forecast estimate.
• Work with the project team to generate high‑level estimates in support of therapeutic area strategy reviews and financial updates with time sensitivity and accuracy for standard and non‑standard requests.
• Lead consolidating detailed trial budget assumptions and costs based on contracted values (i.e. Investigator Fees, Central Labs, affiliate costs, etc.) for efficient review by business partners.
• Support governance or budget gap review meetings as requested. Be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and presentation of trial budgets to the leadership team and prepare business recommendations based on the analysis of these budgets.
• Support the TA/portfolio by providing financial leadership, strategic thinking, and budget support.
• Support quarterly financial closes for clinical trial expenses including but not limited to collection of accruals, preparation of journal entries and completion of commentary on material variances from plan.
• Provide process training, communications, and guidance as needed to support business leaders with budget responsibility.
• Identify and participate in opportunities to continuously improve process, tools, and analytical methodologies in support of optimal forecasting and execution of clinical trial spend.

• Minimum of a BA/BS degree or a minimum of 3 years’ equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years in industry experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience within a drug development environment is required. Experience in clinical trial forecasting with a pharmaceutical company and/or a CRO is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in working within a team/function environment.
• Excellent time management, priority setting, and communications skills.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook with special emphasis on utilizing Excel spreadsheets to complete business analyses.
• Experience with tools and systems such as Planisware, Cognos, Beacon, Medidata, Tableau, Advanced Excel is preferred.

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work‑life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Works, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare…