Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist

Fortrea

. Prepare country site budgets and study financial appendices .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget and contract negotiation within clinical research, ensuring compliance with legal standards and effective management of Clinical Trial Agreements. Proficient in developing budget templates and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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Budget Negotiation ExperienceClinical Trial Agreement DevelopmentSite Facing ExperienceGlobal Budget Template BuildingHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget PreparationContract ManagementCompliance ResolutionFinancial AnalysisClinical Trial Agreement ExecutionSite Budget MaintenanceNegotiation SkillsDocument ManagementData ResearchAudit Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

EFiliAContract Tracking DatabaseClinical Operations SoftwareFinancial DatabasesEDC Systems

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchCROPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare FieldGlobal SOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare country site budgets and study financial appendices
Assist with negotiation of site agreement budgets and financial exhibits
Develop Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) using standard templates and Contract Information Sheets
Ensure CTAs are executed in a timely manner to meet study start-up timelines
Liaise with legal departments regarding CTA content changes and approved agreement language
Participate in study kick-off meetings
Review proposed CTA language modifications and resolve compliance issues with legal departments, sites, contractors, or vendors
Generate site budgets from approved country budgets and follow up with investigators
Research medical procedure costs using local or global databases
Manage CTAs, agreement changes, and related components according to legal standards and Global SOPs
Coordinate annual template reviews with Legal and monitoring/site management leadership
Manage the contract tracking database and reconcile discrepancies
Post fully executed contracts in eFiliA and the Clinical Operations secure drive
Process internal approval forms and documents for signatory compliance and annual audits
Serve as point person among site personnel, clients, Clinical Operations, Legal Counsel, and Insurance/Management throughout negotiations
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for internal audits
Negotiate and review Master Services Agreements with institutions before renewal
Support country study site budget template, parameter, and payment term building
Execute site budget maintenance throughout the study lifecycle
Negotiate master clinical trial agreement rate cards with globally assigned sites
Partner with site payment departments to ensure budget and payment-term compatibility with payment systems and EDC requirements
Partner with Study Startup, Clinical Operations, and TAU teams to improve SB&C metrics and processes
Apply standards across projects and portfolios and support continuous improvement
Develop TA-aligned strategies and provide budget/payment-term feedback using industry tools, data sources, and fair market value guidance
Identify potential delays and escalate non-performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Home Based in USA or Canada
Must have 2+ years of budget/contract negotiation experience at CRO level
Direct site facing experience; must be site facing
2+ years of global experience building budget templates
Experience in the healthcare field, pharmaceutical industry or clinical research preferred
Must have a Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent scientific or commercial Higher Vocational education
Ability to use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
Regular and consistent attendance
Varied hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
STD/LTD
401(K)
ESPP
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable
Comprehensive benefits for eligible regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week