Director, Clinical Site Budgets & Contracts

Job Title: Director, Clinical Site Budgets & Contracts

Job Number: 35400

Location: Remote, 

Job Description

Contractor, Director of Clinical Site Budgets and Contracts, responsible for developing and optimizing site budget and contract strategies, processes, and tools. Reports to the Executive Director, Clinical Contracts and Outsourcing. 

Responsibilities

Successfully lead a team of professionals to develop and execute site budgets and contract strategies supporting clinical development, with a 12-24 month planning horizon. Accountable for strategy implementation and oversight of FSPs and CROs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines. Provide leadership and career development within the team, fostering opportunities and growth plans. Develop and implement analytics and KPIs to enhance decision-making, measure value, and drive strategic portfolio insights.
Responsible for establishing global processes for site budget and contract management, applying critical thinking and strategic vision to support business growth while managing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment. Lead issue escalation and resolution, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and evaluate new processes for continuous improvement. Integrate industry best practices through benchmarking and data analysis to advance organizational goals.

Required Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees (MBA, MS) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Over 10 years in pharmaceuticals, biotech, academia, or CROs, with expertise in clinical operations and team leadership.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of the drug development process (global Phase 1-4 trials), clinical site budgets, contracts, and industry standards.
• Skills: Proficient in clinical operations and study start-up processes. Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels and with external partners.
• Attributes: Self-driven, able to work independently, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple priorities. Skilled in data analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Salary 220-230k/yr