OverviewAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions across Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and wellbeing initiatives are part of the benefits experience for our colleagues.Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble partners with the Access Lilly initiative to promote accessibility and inclusion for all, creating a disability confident culture at Lilly Cork and beyond.Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!PurposeThe Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) organization is responsible for delivering reliable clinical lab & diagnostic data that enables business partners and customers to make informed clinical and healthcare decisions. This requires an understanding of clinical labs and diagnostics processes, the people we manage, the functional partners we work with, the quality standards we adhere to, and the coordination with third-party providers.The purpose of the Associate role is to serve as a technical and process contributor in clinical laboratory & diagnostics sourcing; providing proactive and responsive financial support (such as management and maintenance of purchase orders, invoicing support, FRAP compliance, functional spend, financial metrics, etc.) across the organization and to cross-functional partners. The Associate will contribute to the implementation of the overall financial strategy where appropriate.This role requires understanding of CLS processes, Procurement processes, Finance processes, SAP, and P2P processes. The Associate interacts with CLS, Procurement, Finance, Clinical Development, P2P and Third-Party Organisations to assist in setting up and streamlining activities related to purchase orders, maintaining Sourcing documentation and providing monthly updates relating to Sourcing activities.Primary ResponsibilitiesThis job description provides a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The requirements may change over time and may include additional responsibilities. Consult with your supervisor regarding actual job responsibilities and related duties.Process Strategy SupportParticipate in partnerships with internal functions, contributing technical capabilities and processes for business planning, forecasting, and managing CLS Book of WorkSupport the implementation of the financial strategy by effectively partnering with the management team, Financial Analyst, and Clinical Development TeamAssist in tracking and retaining clinical trial budgets to ensure SOX compliance – POs, amounts, and invoices to datePartner with Procurement when applicable to contribute to establishing the necessary agreements with vendors and other external customersExecute global operational processes to facilitate reliable planning and execution of deliverables and management of the CLS organisationProvide technical content for the development of communications and training material to drive understanding and uptake of new financial processes and responsibilitiesMaintain and Build RelationshipsBuild relationships across the CLS and Clinical Development organizations to develop credibility and be seen as a collaborator and partnerStrive to build understanding of the business today and tomorrow; advocate for future state capabilities, processes, and toolsProactively identify, monitor and communicate customer needs/requirements related to financial processes, performance and/or enhancement. Work with partners to exchange process innovations, best practices and shared learningBuild/manage relationships with vendors and functional partnersOperational and Organisational SupportWork with P2P and LRL Procurement to develop and implement common and optimised processes, tools to institutionalise financial competenciesSupport pilot programs and evaluate new financial tools or technologiesSupport capability across lifecycle and globally. Implement best practices; consult on legacy products as appropriateParticipate in identification, communication, maturation and adoption of best practices and global standardised financial processesContinuously seek and implement means of improving processes to reduce cycle time and decrease work effortLiaise with relevant training personnel to assist with development and implementation of customised financial training, programs, processes that ensure understanding of relevant policies/proceduresSeek opportunities to develop internal and external relationships to further enhance capabilities and competitive advantages of CLSMinimum Qualification RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in a business, scientific, or health-related fieldAt least 2-3 years of experience in clinical development process, training, quality and/or organizational effectivenessStrong knowledge of Procurement, accounting and financial processes and reporting (including SAP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint)Other Information/Additional PreferencesSharePoint knowledgeDemonstrated expertise with operational processes and technologyStrong business acumenDemonstrated ability to communicate and influence across functions, across levels and externallyStrong self-management, analytical, and organizational skillsDemonstrated problem-solving abilitiesAbility to prioritize and handle a high volume of activitiesStrong external and internal customer focusDemonstrated flexibility to work on teams or individually as necessary to drive projects to conclusionStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong project management skills, technical agility, and motivational abilityLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form at the Lilly careers site. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.#WeAreLillyUKandIreland
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