Manager, Clinical Site Contracts and Budgets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary lead for site contracts and budgets across designated studies, ensuring the timely, high-quality, and compliant execution of the site budget and contract negotiation process.

• Engage with key stakeholders on the study team from the early planning phase and throughout the contract lifecycle to prioritize, plan, and execute in alignment with operational objectives.

• Proactively drive prioritization and advancement of site contracts within the clinical trial working group.

• Develop or oversee the budget setup, incorporating study-specific parameters for assigned studies utilizing industry tools and data sources.

• Efficiently manage site contracting-related issues in accordance with established escalation pathways.

• Effectively communicate internally and with external partners to ensure alignment and excellence in the coordination of study start-up activities (e.g., SIV scheduling).

• Ensure that all relevant systems and trackers are accurate and up-to-date concerning the status of site budgets and contracts.

• Implement standards in the site budgeting and contracting process across studies/programs.

• Oversee all changes to study scope, ensuring timely execution of amendments.

• Lead initiatives for the improvement of the site budget and contract processes, as necessary.

• Manage study-level KPIs and metrics related to site budget and contract negotiation.

• Provide training and mentorship to peers and stakeholders as required.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and other partnering functions for continuous enhancement of site budgeting and contracting processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading clinical budgets and contract negotiations.

• Proficiency in both Spanish and English is essential.

• Strong skills in relationship building, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Proven excellence in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated understanding of clinical operations and study start-up processes.

• Experience in driving global site budget and contract strategies.

• Familiarity with common budget development and data tools (e.g., Grant Plan).

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and legal matters related to the conduct of clinical trials.

• A bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• A JD or MBA is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Attractive benefits package.

• Comprehensive medical care plan: Health, Dental & Vision.

• Life Assurance coverage.

• Excellent work environment.

• Culture fostering teamwork and collaboration.

• A motivated team that faces challenges together.

• Access to innovative technology.

• Outstanding training opportunities.