Navigating the Complexities of Clinical Trial Budget Forecasting and Payments

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Event overview
 
Join IQVIA Technologies for an informative webinar exploring the intricacies of clinical trial budget forecasting and payments. As trials continue to grow in complexity and scale, understanding budget forecasting best practices and site payment needs is crucial.

This presentation considers the complexities of conducting trials across multiple countries and sites, the increasing prevalence of protocol amendments, and the growing demand for timely payments. Don’t miss your chance to learn about strategies to manage trial payments, effective forecasting methods, and how technology can provide a comprehensive solution for managing trial finances.


Three key take-aways 

 
In this webinar, you'll learn... 
  • Complexities of managing clinical trial budget forecasting and site payments and their impact on smooth trial operations.
  • Insights into effective forecasting methods for clinical trial payments, highlighting the importance of real-time projections, technology, and consistent processes across studies.
  • The role of technology in managing trial finances and forecasting future spends.

For any technical questions please contact Jordan Ramesh: jramesh@mjhlifesciences.com




Rajiv Prasad
Director, Financial Forecasting, Clinical Trial Payments
IQVIA Technologies


Rajiv Prasad has more than 25 years’ experience in information technology, product development, finance, strategy, and operations management. At IQVIA Technologies, Rajiv leads a team focused on automating and systematizing the forecasting of investigator grant activity and payments. Prior to IQVIA, he held technology leadership positions at Sutherland Global and Unisys, developing and implementing systems, products, and services portfolios. Rajiv holds a BE in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from IIM Bombay.




Jim DiCesare
Senior Director, Study Operations, Clinical Trial Payments
IQVIA Technologies


Jim DiCesare is passionate about delivering innovative Cost Benchmarking, CTA Negotiation and Site Payment services that support the clinical research conducted by sponsors and CROs. With over 25 years of industry experience leading clinical operations teams at Merck, DrugDev, and now IQVIA Technologies, Jim has expertise across the contracting, budgeting, and investigator grant payment management continuum. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has written for a variety of publications. He has a B.S. in Accounting from Kutztown University.