Help bring life-changing clinical research to life by ensuring budgets, contracts, and site agreements are negotiated for success.
Our client is seeking a FSP Site Budgeting and Contracting Specialist to join a dynamic team within the clinical research sector. In this role, you will support the management of research-related agreements, financial documentation, and associated operational activities. You will also contribute to the administration of overarching research agreements, helping to ensure efficient and compliant project delivery. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the UK, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research programmes.
Responsibilities
- Review and agree commercial and contractual terms with external stakeholders.
- Support the negotiation and management of master clinical trial agreements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support efficient study planning and operational delivery.
- Apply consistent standards to site budgeting and contracting processes across projects.
- Utilize industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with fair market value guidance.
- Identify potential delays early and elevate issues to the appropriate team members.
- Track all actions and negotiations to ensure study and site timelines are met.
- Assist in resolving issues escalated by the site activation sub-team.
Key Skills And Requirements
- Experience negotiating master clinical trial agreements and related contract documentation.
- Previous experience working within a regulated healthcare, life sciences, or research-focused organisation, with exposure to study administration, operational processes, or project coordination activities.
- Strong understanding of country-specific contracting and budget processes, including associated challenges and requirements.
- Knowledge of fair market value principles and industry budgeting tools is advantageous.
- Familiarity with clinical trial agreements, clinical development processes, and the broader life sciences industry.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a scientific, business, legal, or related discipline.
- Excellent organisational, communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review budgets, contract terms, and associated risks.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional teams.
- Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
