Propose and implement solutions for identified gaps in budget, contract, and payment reconciliation processes.
Partner closely with legal and accounts payable to implement cross-functional process improvements.
Manage full time and/or contracted Budget & Contract Managers (BCM).
Manage full time and/or contracted Budget & Contract Analysts (BCA).
Ensure that budgets processed by their team are loaded into systems such as CTMS for payment.
Responsible for the day‐to‐day management of assigning and oversight of clinical contracts, study plans, and site budgets across multiple studies, simultaneously.
Ensure BCMS and BCAs are following all budgeting processes to ensure sites are paid in a timely manner.
Partner with Clinical Trial Operations study teams to review protocols and amendments, for creation of site budget templates and study plans.
Analyze Fair Market Value (FMV) to support budget development, negotiation, and documentation.
Utilize internal tools to monitor team performance as well as ensuring all system compliance.
Track progress of contract and budget activity reports, providing status updates to internal and external parties, compiling and analyzing contract data, and maintaining historical contract information.
Manage timelines associated with study's site level budgets and agreements.
Participate in initiatives and/or special projects, as assigned.
Requirements
BS or higher in related major or equivalent industry experience.
8+ years of working experience managing clinical site budgets and contracts.
Working knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Direct line management experience.
Experience with international trials is preferred.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families.