Cerba Research

Role Description Cerba Research is looking for a Global Project Administrator (Finance) to sit at the heart of the financial lifecycle for clinical trial projects. This is a precision role, you’ll own the setup, tracking and billing of projects in SAP from kickoff to close, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and on time. You’ll work closely with Business Project Managers, Contracts & Proposals, and the wider Finance team to keep the financial engine running behind each study. If data integrity and clean billing matter to you, you’ll thrive here. Why Join? - Real Ownership: You’re not supporting someone else’s process. You own the project data and the billing cycle. If something’s wrong, you’re the one who catches it. - Complex, Interesting Work: Clinical trial finance is not straightforward. Multi-currency, multi-entity, multi-stakeholder — this keeps you sharp. - Cross-functional Visibility: You’ll liaise across Finance, Project Management, IT and Procurement. It’s a role with reach. - Established Infrastructure: SAP S/4 HANA environment, structured processes, and a team that knows what good looks like. How You’ll Add Value - Setting up and maintaining accurate project structures in SAP PS — WBS, milestones, billing plans, change orders - Ensuring timely and accurate client billing, tracking invoicing against project milestones - Acting as the financial bridge between Project Management, C&P, and Finance — flagging gaps before they become problems - Maintaining data accuracy across SAP and aligned systems (Coupa, ActiTime, Sigma) - Supporting project reporting, budget tracking, and KPI dashboards for key stakeholders - Ensuring compliance with internal controls and Cerba Research quality standards Your Responsibilities - Create, organise and maintain project structures in SAP PS including WBS, activity types and billing plans - Prepare and process project invoices; manage billing-related master data and resolve discrepancies - Track deliverables, milestones and budget expenses in SAP; assist with activity allocation - Liaise with Business Project Managers, Contracts & Proposals, AR and Billing teams to ensure seamless project execution - Update aligned systems (Coupa, ActiTime, PowerApp) and control data integrity across project budgets (Sigma) - Generate and distribute reporting on project budget progress; prepare dashboards and KPI summaries - Support audit requirements and maintain compliance with internal control standards Qualifications - Degree in Accounting or equivalent - 3–5 years of experience in a project administration, Order to Cash, billing, or finance operations role, ideally in a complex, project-driven environment. Clinical research, pharma services or similar is a strong plus - Hands-on experience with a major financial ERP system - SAP experience is essential, particularly within project accounting or billing modules - Strong understanding of billing cycles, revenue recognition and financial data management - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously - Strong communicator — written and verbal — with a proactive approach to stakeholder management

Role Description Cerba Research is looking for a Global Senior Accountant to take ownership of General Ledger accounting across Belgium and the Netherlands. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll lead month-end close, own BS reconciliations, and play a meaningful role in the ongoing SAP S/4 HANA transition. This is an autonomous role, you’re expected to lead, not just execute. Qualifications - ACA, ACCA, RA or equivalent professional qualification - 3–6 years of relevant experience — Big 4 or mid-tier practice background with post-qualification industry experience strongly preferred - Hands-on SAP experience (S/4 HANA preferred); comfortable with month-end close processes and GL accounting - Experience working across multiple entities or jurisdictions a strong plus - Autonomous, structured approach — you manage your own workload and flag risk early - Strong English required; Dutch or French language skills a plus but not essential Requirements - Leading timely, accurate month-end close across Belgium and the Netherlands - Owning GL accounting and balance sheet reconciliations, reducing audit risk and improving reporting quality - Supporting the SAP S/4 HANA transition and helping embed the new operating model - Acting as a reliable, autonomous presence that the Financial Controller can depend on - Bridging BE and NL accounting into a single, streamlined function Benefits - Real Scope – Dual-entity GL ownership across BE and NL. This isn’t a support role — you’re running the close. - Genuine Progression – You’re joining at a point of active transformation. The Finance team/new process are being built around people who can perform. - PE-Backed Business – Cerba Research has PE ownership, which means financial reporting carries real weight. Your work lands in front of the ELT. - SAP Environment – Both BE and NL are on SAP S/4 HANA. If you’ve built your career in SAP, you’re in the right place. Your Responsibilities - Lead and execute month-end close for Belgium and Netherlands entities within agreed timelines - Prepare and review GL journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany reconciliations - Own balance sheet reconciliations — ensuring accuracy, completeness and appropriate documentation - Support the Financial Controller with management reporting and variance analysis - Actively contribute to the SAP S/4 HANA transition — including data quality, process design and post go-live corrections - Liaise with external auditors and support the statutory audit process for BE and NL - Identify and drive process improvements as part of the Finance operating model build-out Travel Occasional travel between Belgium and Netherlands may be required.

Role Description The Business Development Director will lead the expansion of Cerba Xpert (CXP) in the United States by driving revenue growth, securing strategic diagnostic partnerships, and expanding CXP’s footprint within the IVD and diagnostics industry. This role owns US business development for CXP and is responsible for building a scalable, sustainable pipeline by positioning CXP’s scientific, regulatory, and operational capabilities as a differentiated value proposition. This role requires a senior hunter mindset, strong leadership in complex deal execution, and deep understanding of IVD development lifecycles, regulatory pathways (IVD-R, FDA 510(k)), and data/evidence requirements supporting assay validation and commercialization. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field; advanced degree preferred. - 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial leadership roles within diagnostics, IVD, clinical research, or life sciences services. - Demonstrated success in building and closing complex, high-value deals with diagnostic or IVD organizations. - Deep understanding of IVD development, assay validation, regulatory pathways (FDA 510(k), IVD-R), and clinical evidence requirements. - Proven ability to engage credibly with scientific, regulatory, and executive-level stakeholders. - Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic thinking skills. Requirements - Prior experience selling diagnostic development, validation, or regulatory-enabling services. - Background in biospecimens, clinical operations, or diagnostic-focused CRO/CDMO environments. - Experience operating in global or matrixed organizations. Benefits - Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. - Comprehensive health benefits. - Flexible working arrangements. - Professional development opportunities. Key Responsibilities - Own and drive US revenue growth for Cerba Xpert, meeting or exceeding annual bookings and revenue targets. - Develop and execute a US-focused business development strategy aligned with CXP’s long-term growth objectives. - Identify, pursue, and close high-value opportunities with diagnostic and IVD companies, including long-term and multi-service agreements. - Lead complex commercial negotiations, including pricing strategy and contract structuring, to maximize profitability and lifetime customer value. - Identify, qualify, and secure strategic diagnostic accounts and institutional partnerships. - Understand client needs and translate them into tailored solutions in collaboration with internal teams. - Build and maintain senior-level relationships with commercial, scientific, regulatory, and executive stakeholders at client organizations. - Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, driving customer retention through strategic account planning, renewals, and account expansion. - Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by aligning CXP capabilities with diagnostic development and regulatory needs. - Monitor and analyze trends in the US IVD and diagnostics landscape, including molecular diagnostics, point-of-care and at-home testing, AI-enabled diagnostics, and evolving regulatory requirements. - Identify emerging market opportunities, competitive threats, and white-space opportunities for new offerings. - Translate market insights into actionable strategic recommendations, including new service development, partnership targets, pricing strategy, and early entry into high-growth segments. - Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, Regulatory, Operations, Project Management, and Finance teams to qualify opportunities and deliver high-quality proposals. - Champion the Cerba Xpert value proposition, including assay validation and verification studies, regulatory enablement, specimen access, compliant diagnostic testing, biospecimen sourcing, logistics, and data governance. - Provide commercial leadership during bid defenses, client presentations, and strategic negotiations. - Support marketing initiatives, industry events, and thought-leadership activities to strengthen CXP’s US market presence. - Track KPIs and contribute to revenue growth objectives. - Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and reporting through CRM systems. - Develop and execute strategic account plans to support long-term revenue growth. - Prepare and present regular performance updates, forecasts, and strategic insights to leadership. - Contribute to continuous improvement of BD processes, tools, and best practices.

Role Description Do you bring hands-on PM experience from a central lab/specialty lab setting? With the financial and client management skills to go with it? Can you translate complex lab processes into clear, plain-language client communication? Are you ready to bring structure and rigour to a team that's genuinely building something? At Cerba Research, we are committed to finding the best talent to join our team. We have partnered with Vector Talent to manage the recruitment process for this role. Please direct all applications and questions to Vector Talent. Our global project management team is hiring. We are looking for a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our central laboratory and specialty services portfolio across the globe, bringing the PM fundamentals that raise the bar for how we manage studies, communicate with clients, and execute with precision. Qualifications - Project management experience in a clinical or laboratory services environment - Demonstrated ownership of study budgets; invoice review, spend tracking, and forecasting - Experience in central lab, lab services, or pharma services; familiarity with sample handling, accessioning, and specimen logistics is a strong advantage - Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent studies with competing priorities - Strong written and verbal communication in English, structured, clear, and able to simplify complexity for a non-technical audience Requirements - Manage a portfolio of concurrent central lab and specialty studies across the full project lifecycle - Own study budgets end-to-end; invoice review, spend tracking against contract, variance reporting, and client forecasting - Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sponsors, managing expectations proactively and navigating complex conversations with clarity - Translate technical laboratory processes and findings into plain, structured communication for non-scientific client stakeholders - Coordinate across internal teams; lab operations, logistics, quality, finance, to ensure seamless study execution and sample management - Monitor study milestones, flag risks early, and escalate appropriately without losing momentum - Support the development of improved invoice and budget review processes as part of a broader PM capability initiative Benefits - Real Portfolio Ownership — Manage multiple concurrent studies across central lab and specialty services, owning the full lifecycle from kick-off through delivery. - Room to Shape Things — This is a team that's building. Your standards and instincts will have a genuine impact on how the function develops. - Global Reach — Work across an international client base spanning pharma and biotech, with studies running across the US, Europe, and beyond. - Strong Leadership Access — Work directly within a function led by experienced global PM and CRO leadership, real mentorship from people who've built programmes at scale. - Remote Flexibility — We operate with a flexible, remote-friendly approach that supports the way modern PM professionals work. Company Description With over 40 years of clinical research expertise, Cerba Research has built a unique offering of services, which includes clinical trial management, specialty lab & biomarkers services, and medical devices & diagnostics offerings. Cerba Research supports clients from research and development all the way through clinical studies and commercialization of therapies. We combine the deep therapeutic understanding and agility of a specialist with the capacity, breadth, and global reach of a central lab. Our extensive experience in central & specialty laboratory services is key to our success, allowing us to provide clients with early scientific insights that optimize protocol development. We provide key laboratory services to biopharma, government, and not-for-profit organizations, supporting clinical trials. Our global accredited laboratory network and connected logistical infrastructure covers the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and Africa. Our aim is to transform clinical research to deliver the promise of precision and predictive medicine to help people live healthier lives. It's our passion, expertise, and commitment to quality that drive Cerba Research.

Role Description As a Senior Project Manager within our US team, you will contribute to: - Strengthening client partnerships through proactive, structured, and technically credible communication. - Enhancing the financial rigour of study delivery; owning budgets, reviewing invoices, and keeping forecasts accurate and client-facing. - Driving continuous improvement in how the PM team manages the complexity of lab services delivery; logistics, sample handling, and cross-functional coordination. - Shaping best practices that elevate delivery standards across the US PM function. Qualifications - Formal project management experience in a clinical or laboratory services environment, with clear evidence of independent ownership. - Demonstrated accountability for study budgets; invoice review, spend tracking, forecasting, not just milestone oversight. - Experience in central lab, lab services, or pharma services; direct familiarity with sample handling, accessioning, and specimen logistics. - Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent studies, prioritising effectively across a complex, dynamic portfolio. - Exceptional written and verbal communication in English — structured, clear, capable of simplifying technical complexity for non-scientific audiences. Requirements - Manage a portfolio of concurrent central lab and specialty studies across the full project lifecycle. - Own study budgets with genuine accountability; invoice review, spend tracking against contract value, variance management, and proactive client forecasting. - Serve as the senior client contact for assigned sponsors, managing complex expectations and navigating difficult conversations without losing the relationship. - Translate technical laboratory processes and findings into clear, structured communication that non-scientific stakeholders can act on. - Coordinate across lab operations, logistics, quality, and finance to drive seamless execution, particularly around sample handling, accessioning, and shipment risk. - Monitor milestones, anticipate risks, and escalate with precision, keeping delivery on track without losing client confidence. - Contribute to the development of improved invoice review and budget management processes as part of a broader US PM capability initiative. Benefits - Real Portfolio Ownership — Manage concurrent studies across central lab and specialty services, owning the full lifecycle with genuine accountability for outcomes. - Scope to Shape Things — Influence the development of a synergy model combining central and specialty projects. - Global Reach — Work across an international client base spanning pharma and biotech, with studies running across the US, Europe, and beyond. - Strong Leadership Access — Work directly within a function led by experienced global PM and CRO leadership. - Remote Flexibility — Operate with a flexible, remote-friendly approach that supports modern PM professionals.