Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

We are seeking a Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist who will support the facilitation of site budgets and contracts negotiations, and communication with internal and external team members to ensure prompt contract execution and study timelines are achieved. The position will also support negotiation and administration of master clinical trial agreements.

Responsibilities:

Negotiate directly with assigned sites on all site related contracting items including clinical trial agreements, budgets, payment terms, ancillary agreements and amendments.
Partner with internal Study Startup team, CROs, Clinical Operations teams, and TAU partners to improve overall SB&C metrics and deliver processes.
Ensure standards are applied to the SB&C processes across projects.
Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with parameters and fair market value guidance.
Promptly recognize and improve potential delays and escalate to appropriate team members.
Track all actions and negotiations to ensure timelines are achieved for studies and sites assigned.
Support resolving escalated issues identified by the site activation sub-team in partnership with the internal Study Startup team.
Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent required; Life Sciences preferred.
Experience

2 or more years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.
Ability to explain data to facilitate decision making processes to be data driven.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical study protocols and schedule of assessments.
Strong organizational skills, decision making, communication and negotiation skills.
Effective communication skills
Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with grant management systems
Fluent business English (oral and written)

Pay Range : $80,000 - $106,000/year

Benefits:

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

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Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

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