Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist - FSP

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist - FSP based in the United States to support global clinical research operations. This role involves managing site budgeting activities and contract negotiations across complex clinical studies to ensure accurate financial planning, compliant agreements, and timely study start-up execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), financial exhibits, and related documentation using approved templates and study-specific requirements.
• Support negotiations with clinical trial sites, institutions, and external stakeholders to ensure agreements are executed within required timelines.
• Build country site budgets, study financial appendices, payment terms, and budget templates while ensuring alignment with fair market value guidance.
• Review and assess contract language changes, collaborating with legal teams and relevant stakeholders to resolve compliance or negotiation issues.
• Maintain accurate contract tracking databases, documentation records, approval forms, and audit-ready files throughout the study lifecycle.
• Partner with clinical operations, study start-up teams, payment teams, and internal stakeholders to improve site budgeting and contracting processes.
• Monitor contract and budget progress, identify potential delays, and proactively escalate issues to support timely study execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying industry standards, tools, and best practices across projects and portfolios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent scientific, business, or commercial higher vocational education.
• Minimum of 2 years of site budget and contract negotiation experience within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment.
• At least 2 years of experience developing global budget templates and supporting international clinical studies.
• Direct experience working with clinical trial sites and site-facing stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements, contract terminology, and negotiation processes.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements and collaborate effectively with legal, clinical, and operational teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with clinical research systems, databases, and standard office software tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of approximately $80,000–$89,000 USD, depending on skills, experience, qualifications, and market factors.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Paid time off or flexible time off options.
• Potential eligibility for company bonus programs.
• Flexible remote work environment available for eligible candidates.

Location

• United States