Fortrea is seeking an experienced Contract & Budget Lead to support a key client across the EMEA region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in clinical trial start-up by driving site contract and budget negotiations, building strong partnerships with study teams, and helping bring clinical research to patients faster.

What you'll be doing

Lead and oversee site budget and contract activities across assigned countries, ensuring timely execution and smooth study start-up.
Act as a key escalation point for complex budget and contract discussions, working closely with Study Start-Up, Clinical Operations, and Sponsor teams.
Negotiate and manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and site budgets while maintaining adherence to company standards and fair market value principles.
Monitor timelines and proactively identify potential delays, implementing solutions to keep studies on track.
Support budget setup and country-level budget development for assigned studies.
Leverage industry tools, data, and market insights to drive informed budgeting and contracting decisions.
Contribute to process improvements and innovative ways of working that enhance service delivery and efficiency.
Help ensure sites are contractually and financially prepared to begin patient enrollment according to study timelines.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international qualification).
4+ years of experience in clinical trial site contracting and budgeting within a CRO, pharmaceutical company, or related healthcare industry environment.
At least 2 years of experience overseeing site budgeting and contracting activities.
Strong understanding of country- and site-level budgeting strategies and clinical trial contracting principles.
Ability to interpret and communicate data effectively to support informed decision-making.
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why join Fortrea?

At Fortrea, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about advancing clinical research. You'll have the opportunity to influence study start-up success across multiple countries while contributing to innovative solutions that improve how we deliver for our clients, sites, and patients.

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Budget&Contract Lead - UK/ROI (remote)

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