Site Budget and Contract Lead

Innovaderm Research Inc.

. Lead development of investigator budget and contract proposals .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical budget and contract negotiations, with a strong focus on managing relationships with clinical research sites and sponsors. Proficient in developing and maintaining project-specific Clinical Trial Agreements and adapting processes to meet country-specific requirements.

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Clinical Budget NegotiationContract ManagementClinical Trial Agreement DevelopmentBilingual CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchBudget DevelopmentContract NegotiationSite SelectionRegulatory KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteClinical Trial Agreement TemplatesStudy Start-Up ActivitiesTracking Systems ManagementClinical Research in EU

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAdaptabilityAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CTMS

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalCRODermatological ResearchRheumatological ResearchEU RegulationsSite Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of investigator budget and contract proposals
Act as the main point of contact for budget and contract negotiations with investigator sites and Sponsors
Manage all project activities related to contracts and budgets
Develop and maintain relationships with clinical research sites and Sponsors
Develop draft clinical budgets for new studies
Develop and maintain country-specific, sponsor-approved minimum and maximum budget grids for site negotiations
Develop project-specific Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) templates customized to country and sponsor requirements
Facilitate negotiation and signature of site budgets and contracts with investigators, collaborating with Legal Affairs and Sponsors as appropriate
Adapt processes to country-specific requirements
Manage contract and budget amendments during trials
Update tracking systems to facilitate site payments
Attend internal and client project team meetings
Collaborate with Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Affairs, Finance, CTMS, and other internal teams
Ensure fully executed contract deliverables are completed on time according to study timelines
Review and support Regulatory Affairs on informed consent form templates to align subject compensation text with approved study budgets
Facilitate site negotiations and communications through contractors, sub-CROs, or CRAs when needed
Provide oversight to contractors, Sub-CROs, and Innovaderm SBCS across multiple countries
Act as functional lead for contract management in global studies and main sponsor point of contact
Ensure total study budgets remain within scope and escalate out-of-scope requests to Sponsors
Aid communication with sites in local languages, if possible
Maintain training and compliance with internal processes and SOPs
Participate in departmental projects related to site selection, contracting, and other groups’ initiatives
Act as subject matter expert and mentor junior team members on budget and contract negotiations
Support the Manager, Site Selection and Contracting in delivering high-quality project results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to clinical research or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in clinical research in site budget/contract negotiation in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
Significant and relevant experience in site selection, study start-up activities and/or working closely with sites or in a site environment
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar contract lead role in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry
Excellent English written and spoken skills
Bilingual with Spanish, German or Polish languages
Fluency in 2+ EU languages is an asset
Strong ability to carry out different projects simultaneously, organize work effectively, and work under pressure in accordance with deadlines
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Prior clinical research experience in EU countries, and knowledge of local regulations and processes is an asset
Experience of dermatological and rheumatological clinical research is an asset
Ability to work under pressure and with tight timelines
Quick learner, good adaptability and versatility
Ability to work in a team environment and establish good relationships with colleagues, sponsors, and sites
Organized, able to juggle competing priorities, and work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Flexibility, positive attitude, superior attention to detail, and critical thinking skills
Legally authorized to work in Poland

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time position
Vacation
PPK
Health allowance
Home-based position with teleworking allowance
Ongoing learning and development
Attractive advancement opportunities
Equitable treatment and equal opportunity
Accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, upon request