Senior Specialist, Clinical Operations - Contracting & Budgeting

Responsibilities Leading and executing complex clinical trial contracts and budget negotiations with investigative sites, CROs and vendors Partnering with Clinical Operations leadership to develop and deliver contracting and budgeting strategies across programs and portfolios Providing strategic input into study feasibility, start‑up planning, and early budget development Ensuring contracts and budgets comply with company policies, regulatory standards, and regional requirements Collaborating closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and study teams to drive timely execution and approvals Identifying financial, operational and regional risks and proactively proposing mitigation strategies Tracking contract and budget performance, reporting trends and key metrics Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and best practices Acting as a subject matter expert on contract templates, budget models, and industry standards Requirements A Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, or a related field, with a Masters degree preferred 5 to 7 or more years of experience in clinical research contracting, budget negotiation, or clinical operations finance Strong expertise in negotiating clinical trial agreements and site budgets for industry sponsored studies Solid knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA, EMA and global clinical research compliance requirements Excellent analytical, financial and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience with contract management systems and Microsoft Office, with eTMF and CTMS experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor