Site Budget and Contract Lead

Innovaderm Research Inc.

. Lead development of investigator budget and contract proposals .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • CzechiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget and contract negotiation within clinical research, with a strong focus on managing relationships with sponsors and clinical sites. Proficient in developing clinical budgets and contract templates while ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal processes.

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Clinical Research Budget NegotiationContract ManagementBilingual Communication SkillsProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Budget DevelopmentContract NegotiationSite SelectionStudy Start-Up ActivitiesMicrosoft Office SuiteClinical Trial Agreement TemplatesBudget Tracking SystemsClinical Research RegulationsDermatological Clinical ResearchRheumatological Clinical Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CTMS

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalCROEU RegulationsClinical Research Sites

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 project activities related to contracts and budgets and interact with clients as needed
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 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 contracting 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 as necessary
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
Support Regulatory Affairs with informed consent form master templates to align subject compensation text with approved study budgets
Facilitate site negotiations and communications through contractors, sub-CROs, or CRAs when required by site location or language
Provide oversight to contractors, Sub-CROs, and Innovaderm SBCLs across multiple countries
Act as functional lead for contract management in global studies and main Sponsor point of contact for contract management matters
Ensure total study budgets remain within scope and escalate out-of-scope budget requests to Sponsors
Help communicate with sites in local languages when possible
Maintain training and compliance with internal processes and SOPs
Participate in departmental projects involving site selection, contracting, and other groups
Serve as subject matter expert and mentor junior team members on budget and contract negotiations
Support the Manager, Site Selection and Contracting, to ensure project goals, scope, requirements, and quality results are achieved

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, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 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 and able to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Flexibility, positive attitude, superior attention to detail, and critical thinking skills
Legal authorization to work in the Czech Republic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent full-time position
Flexible schedule
Vacation
Home-based position
Ongoing learning and development
Attractive advancement opportunities
Accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, upon request