CDSM Senior External Cost Analyst

Purpose
- Support clinical drug supply contracting, payment activity, supplier coordination, financial tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure continuity of services and effective business operations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on internal systems/processes for contracts, invoices, payments, reporting, and supplier management; contribute to strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities
- Clinical drug supply contracting and payment activity through final payment reconciliation.
- Submit contract requests on time with accurate business/financial sourcing information; monitor spend and alert stakeholders when additional funds are needed for continuity of services.
- Confirm supplier invoice accuracy based on contract details and guidance; authorize invoice payments per company guidelines.
- Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies/payment issues as primary process owner and main point of contact; ensure timely investigation, resolution, and compliance with policies/contractual requirements.
- Track actuals and forecast updates for CDSM external vendor contracts and purchase orders; monitor finances, align with business assumptions, and communicate variances/risks/funding needs.
- Be the primary subject matter expert on internal systems used to submit, track, and reconcile contracts and related invoices/payments.
- Generate monthly KPI metrics and actionable reports for CDSM leadership; communicate with key stakeholders.
- Utilize AI tools to improve performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure Third Party Depot and Manufacturing services from outside suppliers.
- Facilitate management of supplier financial information, including updates and onboarding new suppliers.
- Build relationships with Project Managers, Category Managers, Outsourcing, CDO, etc. to reduce waste and maximize output.
- Lead/participate on cross-functional teams supporting CDSM strategic imperatives; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as backup for procurement of comparator drugs, labels, and commodities for clinical studies.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Marketing Analysis, Operations, Economics, Logistics, Business Administration, Communications, Statistics, or relevant business experience preferred).
- Financial experience required.
- Experience supporting contract administration, invoice reconciliation, and payment processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and financial tracking skills.
- Ability to collaborate across Procurement, Finance, Vendor Management, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills; ability to provide reporting and insights to leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.