🧾 Site Budget & Contracts Specialist

🌐 Remote – U.S. or Canada | Full-Time

🧾 About the Role

Fortrea’s FSP team is looking for a sharp, detail-driven Site Budget & Contracts Specialist to support global clinical trial operations. If you have experience negotiating site-level budgets and contracts directly with sites—especially within a CRO setting—this role offers the chance to contribute to breakthrough research while working remotely from the U.S. or Canada.


✅ Position Highlights

• 💼 Full-Time | Remote (USA or Canada)
• 💲 $80,000 – $89,000/year USD (based on experience and location)
• 🔁 Reports to: Global Clinical Operations
• ✍️ Focus: Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Site Budgets


📋 What You’ll Own

• Prepare and negotiate site-level budgets and financial appendices based on approved country templates
• Draft Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) using standard templates and finalize with site personnel and legal teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Clinical Operations, Study Managers, and site representatives
• Research and validate medical procedure costs to support accurate site-level budget development
• Maintain contract tracking systems, flag discrepancies, and ensure clean audit trails
• Facilitate document flow for all internal approvals and compliance requirements
• Post executed contracts in internal systems (eFiliA and secured drives)
• Negotiate and manage Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and ensure timely renewals
• Participate in study kick-off meetings and manage all CTA timelines to meet study start-up deadlines


🎯 Must-Have Traits

• Minimum 2+ years experience negotiating budgets/contracts in a CRO environment
• Direct, site-facing experience with CTAs and financial exhibit discussions
• Strong knowledge of clinical research operations and standard contract terms
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously
• Proficient in contract tracking systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, legal studies, or equivalent vocational education


💻 Remote Requirements

• Located in the United States or Canada
• Reliable high-speed internet and secure workspace
• Available for virtual meetings across time zones


💡 Why It’s a Win for Remote Job Seekers

• Be part of a globally respected clinical research team
• Work from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
• Collaborate with industry-leading CRO partners and legal professionals
• Receive full benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off
  • Annual Bonus Potential

✍️ Call to Action

Ready to bring your negotiation expertise to a mission-driven clinical research team? Apply today and help bring innovative treatments to life—one contract at a time.