At Fortrea, we believe in improving lives through the power of science, collaboration, and innovation. As a global CRO partner, we support mission-driven sponsors in bringing new therapies to the patients who need them.
We’re now hiring a Site Budget and Contract Lead to join a sponsor‑dedicated team and drive the successful planning and activation of clinical trials. If you are passionate about accelerating study timelines, using data to guide decisions, and mentoring study start-up teams — this role offers you the opportunity to create a real impact.
Work in a collaborative, global environment with experts passionate about improving clinical research.
Influence data-driven study start-up strategies for large-scale international programs.
Play a key role in optimizing processes, bringing fresh ideas, and driving continuous improvement.
Manage escalations and review of assigned site budgets and contracts to ensure timely contract execution and study startup forecasts are achieved.
Support the development of creative processes, methodologies, data, and technologies that will ensure ongoing improvements in the service delivery
Responsible for assigned country level SB&C function to develop, negotiate, administrate and execute assigned Clinical Trial Agreements and budgets.
Oversight of assigned country budget setup including parameters development.
Partner with Study Startup, SB&C team and Clinical Operations teams as an escalation point for global budget escalations outside of budget parameters.
Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with company parameters and fair market value guidance.
Promptly recognize and improve potential delays providing solutions to resolve and escalate non-performance.
Manage site contracts and budgets negotiation timelines to ensure sites are "Ready To Enroll" to the Startup Project Plan.
BS degree or international equivalent
4 or more years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting, including country budget build with evidence of increasing responsibility within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.
At least 2 years of site budgeting and contracting oversight
Ability to explain data, facilitate decision making processes to be data driven.
Expertise in principles driving country/site budgeting and contracting strategies.
Excellent organizational skills, decision making, communication and negotiation skills.
Ready to make an impact?
Join Fortrea and play a key role in bringing new therapies to patients faster.
Apply today and help shape the future of clinical research.
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Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.
Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.
Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.
Together, exceptional is possible.
Learn more at Fortrea.com
