Senior Project Management Analyst

Job Overview
The role includes responsibilities as an internal
financial operational liaison for the Cronos organization
, providing end?to?end financial oversight across study delivery, internal operations, and strategic planning. This role partners closely with Cronos leadership, Sales Operations, and Finance Business Partners to ensure accurate revenue recognition, disciplined cost management, and strong financial governance in support of Cronos' growth and profitability objectives.
Project Management Analysts (PMA) are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, liaising with project teams to improve patients' lives by bringing studies to the market faster.
Key Responsibilities
Cross?Functional Partnership
Acts as a trusted partner to
Cronos leadership
, providing financial insight to support decision?making on resourcing, investments, and operational priorities.
Collaborates closely with
Sales Ops, Delivery, Resource Management, and Finance
Business Partners
to ensure financial alignment across the study lifecycle—from opportunity setup through close?out.
Internal Budget & Cost Control
Manages
Cronos internal and non?billable budgets
(e.g., Operations, development, IT and internal codes), tracking actuals vs. plan and highlighting variances and risks.
Advises leadership on
time?coding strategy
(billable vs. non?billable) to maintain financial transparency and appropriate cost recovery.
Supports accruals, expense planning, and year?end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Analyzes
utilization assumptions, cost rates, and staffing models
to assess impact on pricing, margins, and overall profitability.
Partners with Finance leadership to evaluate
rate cards, utilization targets, and margin drivers
, ensuring financial models reflect Cronos' operating reality.
Governance, Controls & Process Improvement
Plays a key role in
Cronos project governance initiatives
, linking financial oversight with delivery governance, risk management, and operational discipline.
Supports implementation of
standardized financial processes
, including passthrough reviews, expense reconciliation, and alignment between delivery activity and invoicing.
Develops and delivers
financial training and guidance
(e.g., study finance lifecycle, utilization and time entry expectations) to Cronos managers and teams.
Manages other
internal initiatives
, whether driving them independently or partnering with others to ensure seamless execution.
Financial Support & Revenue Management
Supports project teams that own
Cronos financial oversight at the study level
, including revenue recognition (predominantly POD?based), margin monitoring, and alignment of financial activity with contractual terms (WOs, COs, SUWOs).
Serves as the
primary point of contact for Cronos revenue and financial inquiries
, coordinating with Sales Ops, Finance Business Partners, and Delivery to resolve issues related to billing, recognition timing, and financial accuracy.
Supports teams with
forecasting and outlook updates
, including quarterly and annual views, by validating assumptions related to contract status, FPI timing, and delivery readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or other related field required Req
Requires knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of a job area, typically obtained through advanced education.
3 years of relevant clinical research experience with analytical/financial skills or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of clinical trials - strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements i.e. International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and relevant local laws, regulations, guidelines towards clinical trial conduct.
Communication - strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
Focused - results-oriented approach to work delivery and output.
Problem solving - problem solving skills.
Organisation - planning, time management, and prioritization skills.
Prioritisation - ability to handle conflicting priorities.
Quality - attention to detail and accuracy in work.
IT skills - good software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Collaboration - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
Cross-collaboration - ability to work across geographies displaying high awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
Effective communication - ability to lead and influence without authority.
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