Forecast Analyst, Clinical Trial & Cost Forecasting

Job Overview IQVIA is seeking a Forecast Analyst to join the Investigator Cost Forecasting team. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing financial forecasts related to clinical trial investigator payments and study costs. The Forecast Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for forecasting activities, partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial projections throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

The successful candidate will prepare and deliver forecast reports, analyze forecast performance against actual study data, maintain forecasting assumptions, and support ongoing enhancements to forecasting processes and systems. This role combines financial analysis, clinical trial knowledge, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making to support operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Forecast Development & Analysis Develop and maintain forecasting assumptions for assigned clinical trials. Build and manage investigator payment and study cost forecasts throughout the duration of a study. Analyze forecast outputs and validate results against actual payment and operational data. Identify forecast variances and recommend adjustments to improve accuracy. Support financial forecasting, accrual reporting, and budget analysis activities. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with internal teams and external clients to understand study-specific forecasting requirements.

Gather and interpret information needed to support forecast development and ongoing maintenance. Serve as a primary point of contact for forecasting-related questions and reporting requests. Communicate forecast assumptions, methodologies, and findings to stakeholders. Reporting & Data Management Produce, review, and distribute forecast reports to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and analyze ad hoc reports to support business and client needs.

Work with technology teams to ensure accurate implementation of forecast assumptions and reporting requirements. Leverage reporting and business intelligence tools to analyze trends and provide insights. Process Improvement Support continuous improvement initiatives related to forecasting methodology, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency. Participate in testing and implementation of forecast enhancements and system improvements. Contribute to standardization efforts and best practices within the Investigator Cost Forecasting team.

Support operational excellence initiatives across the organization.

Assist with special projects and business initiatives as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Statistics, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience 2–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, or clinical trial operations. Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing financial forecasts. Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation and reconciliation.

Knowledge of clinical trial processes, including investigator contracts, site payments, and essential site documentation. Experience with financial forecasting, accrual reporting, and budget analysis. Experience using business intelligence and reporting platforms such as Micro Strategy, Spotfire, Business Objects, or similar tools.

Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and reporting. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems. Ability to quickly learn new technologies, reporting tools, and forecasting systems. Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.

Delivers accurate and timely clinical trial payment and cost forecasts. Maintains high-quality forecasting assumptions and reporting outputs. Builds strong…