Research Budget Specialist - Cardiology
Core
Develop, review, and negotiate site-level clinical trial budgets and payment terms with sponsors and CROs for U.S. and international research sites.
Role type
Clinical research budget specialist
Builds
Site-level clinical trial budgets and contract payment terms
Domain
Clinical research operations and trial finance
Required skills
Clinical trial budgeting, contract negotiation, study protocol interpretation, multi-region financial management, audit documentation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
International clinical research site support, VAT and currency exchange knowledge, CTMS platform experience, billing compliance familiarity, process building in startups
Technologies
CTMS platforms (RealTime)
Responsibilities
Develop and negotiate site-level clinical trial budgets and payment terms; Interpret study protocols to ensure accurate and defensible site budgets; Ensure budgets capture all site costs including per-patient procedures and administrative fees; Review and manage budget and payment amendments; Account for country-specific considerations such as currency, tax/VAT, and local site practices; Serve as primary point of contact for sponsor and CRO budget discussions; Support alignment between Clinical Trial Agreements and negotiated budget terms; Maintain clear documentation and audit-ready records; Identify gaps and propose solutions; Collaborate with site leadership, research coordinators, regulatory teams, and finance partners; Build structure and scalable processes in a fast-paced environment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC