Description
Join Fortrea and shape the future of clinical research! As a Site Budget Specialist, you will play a critical role in the clinical trials budgeting process, driving the success of groundbreaking studies while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
In this role, you will be part of the FSPx team and work directly with a renowned key sponsor to advance the development of innovative, life-changing medications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Country Study site budget template, parameter, and payment term building to ensure timely setup of individual site budgets.
- Manage and execute assigned study site budget maintenance activities throughout the study lifecycle.
- Negotiate directly with globally assigned sites on master clinical trial agreements rate cards.
- Partner with the site payment department to ensure site budget and payment terms compatibility with payment systems and EDC requirements.
- Collaborate with internal Study Startup teams, Clinical Operations teams, and TAU partners to improve overall SB&C metrics and implement processes.
- Ensure standards are applied to SB&C processes across projects and portfolios, supporting continuous improvement activities while developing TA-aligned strategies.
- Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and payment terms feedback aligned with parameters and fair market value guidance.
- Promptly recognise and improve potential delays, escalating non-performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (LLB, JD, BA, or BS) preferred; a university-level law degree is highly desirable (UK/EU).
- Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- 2-4 years of experience in budget building, clinical research, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of ICH GCP guidelines and clinical research processes.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tracking systems.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options).
- Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge clinical research projects.