Site Budget and Contract Lead - sponsor dedicated - Bulgaria
FTPOL Fortrea Poland Sp z o.o.
Apply to this jobAt 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.
Why join Fortrea?
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.
Role objectives
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
Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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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Summary
Manage site contracts and budgets for clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance.
Job title
Site Budget and Contract Lead - sponsor dedicated - Bulgaria
Experience level
4+ years
Minimum experience
4+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Sofia, Bulgaria; remote not allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Sofia, Bulgaria