Site Budget & Contract Specialist

Role overview

Fortrea is looking for a Site Budget & Contract Specialist to help support clinical research operations by handling site-level agreements and related contract work. The position sits within the FSPx team and partners directly with a key sponsor to support the development of new medicines that can improve patient care.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and oversee site agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of indemnification for clinical trials.
• Make sure all work aligns with standard operating procedures, regulatory expectations, and the terms of each contract.
• Keep contract records current in the relevant tracking tools so progress remains visible and deadlines are met.
• Flag contract-related concerns and bring them to management when needed.
• Help with internal review, edits, and approvals before contracts are sent to outside parties.
• Work closely with study teams, legal partners, and project management to keep contract execution moving smoothly.
• Maintain both electronic and physical contract files so they stay accurate, complete, and easy to retrieve.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in team processes and workflow.
• Share regular progress updates with management and study teams.

What you need

• A bachelor’s degree such as LLB, JD, BA, or BS is preferred, and a university-level law degree from the UK or EU is considered especially valuable.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be accepted instead of formal education.
• About 2 to 4 years of experience in contract negotiation, clinical research, or a similar area.
• Solid knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines and how clinical research operates.
• Strong ability to negotiate, communicate clearly, and stay organized.
• Confidence working independently while handling several priorities in a busy environment.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and contract tracking systems.

What Fortrea offers

• A competitive salary plus performance-linked incentives.
• Flexible working options, including remote and hybrid arrangements.
• Opportunities to build your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking workplace.
• The chance to contribute to advanced clinical research programs.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged not to wait too long. Fortrea also references its equal employment opportunity and accommodation request information as part of the hiring process.