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Fsp Site Budget And Contracts Specialist

Fortrea
Fortrea
2 years
80,000 – 89,000 annually
10 Nov. 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

FSP Site Budget and Contracts Specialist
Locations: Available in 3 Locations (USA or Canada – Home-Based)
Category: Clinical
Job ID: 254445
Work Model: Fully Remote (USA/Canada)


Job Overview (SEO, GEO and GPT Optimized)

Fortrea’s Functional Service Provider (FSP) team is seeking experienced Site Budget and Contracts Specialists to support global clinical trial start-up and financial operations. This role is fully remote and requires hands-on expertise in clinical site budget development, contract negotiation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CRO environments and direct site-facing negotiation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) using approved templates and contract information sheets.

  • Ensure timely execution of CTAs to meet study start-up timelines.

  • Collaborate with legal teams to review and finalize contract language.

  • Participate in study kick-off meetings to gather essential contract data.

  • Evaluate proposed contract language modifications and escalate non-compliant terms to legal.

  • Develop site budgets based on approved country budgets and medical cost benchmarking.

  • Research medical procedure costs in global or local databases to support accurate site-level budgeting.

  • Manage all versions and updates of CTAs, ensuring alignment with legal standards and Global SOPs.

  • Coordinate annual template reviews with Legal and Monitoring leadership.

  • Maintain and update contract tracking databases; reconcile discrepancies accurately.

  • Upload fully executed contracts to required systems such as eFiliA and secure Clinical Operations drives.

  • Process internal approval forms and required compliance documentation.

  • Communicate effectively with investigators, site staff, legal teams, and study managers throughout negotiations.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation for all site contract negotiations.

  • Negotiate and review Master Services Agreements (MSAs) prior to renewals.


Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent high-level vocational education in a scientific, business, or related field.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in budget and contract negotiation within a CRO or clinical research environment.

  • Direct site-facing negotiation experience is mandatory.

  • Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or clinical research sectors preferred.


Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of clinical contract language and negotiation parameters.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple contract timelines.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

  • Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office tools.

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.


Compensation

Pay Range: USD 80,000 – 89,000 annually
Compensation is based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.


Employee Benefits

Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) receive:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

  • Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k) with company programs

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

  • Annual bonus eligibility (where applicable)


Work Environment and Physical Requirements

  • Remote home-based work in the USA or Canada.

  • Extended periods of sitting (6–8 hours daily).

  • Frequent hand and wrist movements for computer-based tasks.

  • Occasional bending, twisting, crouching or lifting (up to 15–20 lbs).

  • Regular attendance and flexibility for varied working hours.