Contract and Budget Analyst

Elligo Health Research

. Prepare and oversee customer, site, and vendor contracts .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation, management, and compliance within the clinical research industry, with a strong focus on developing and reviewing Clinical Trial Agreements and grant budgets. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple projects.

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Contract ManagementClinical Trial AgreementsGrant Budget DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract PrinciplesBudget ManagementClinical Trial Protocol InterpretationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft 365SalesforceSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchICH GCPFDAGDPRContract Negotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and oversee customer, site, and vendor contracts
Support pricing, planning, execution, and control of investigator grants
Develop contract negotiation strategies
Identify contract risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders on contract and budget interpretation
Develop and review Clinical Trial Agreements using standard templates and projected information
Ensure Clinical Trial Agreements are executed on schedule for study start-up
Liaise with legal departments regarding mutually agreeable CTA content changes
Participate in study kick-off meetings
Develop complex investigator grant estimates and contracting strategies
Identify risks and propose practical solutions during contract and budget reviews
Develop and review confidentiality agreements, Work Orders, Change Orders, and other business contracts
Create, publish, and review clinical, technical, and administrative documentation supporting business development and study initiation/maintenance
Manage contract inventory and independently conduct contract development and negotiations
Negotiate and manage assigned commercial contracts
Maintain current contract and budget statuses to support project timelines and management visibility into financials
Build working relationships with Elligo management, staff, customers, and sites
Ensure contracts are executed and centrally stored according to corporate guidelines
Participate in customer/site meeting preparation and discussions
Generate standard and ad-hoc reports
Reconcile discrepancies between documents and databases
Support audits by providing accurate contract and budget documentation
Maintain confidentiality and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
Three (3) or more years of experience related to contract and budget management in the clinical research industry, or five (5) or more years of related experience
Minimum one (1) year experience developing grant budgets for clinical trials
Intermediate knowledge of contract principles and procedures
Ability to comprehend, review, and research complex contract documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities
Strong negotiation skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach
Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of clinical trial agreements, budgets, regulatory considerations, and compliance requirements, including ICH GCP, FDA, and GDPR
Ability to interpret clinical trial protocols and translate them into budget requirements
Intermediate proficiency with Excel
Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Proficiency with Salesforce and SharePoint
Ability to perform required physical and communication duties, including prolonged computer work and lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects up to 20 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote position based on the location of the incumbent’s home
Minimal travel not to exceed 10% annually may be required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policy