Role Overview
Fortrea is hiring a Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated. This is a contract role in Paris. Part of Fortrea's Clinical Ops hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Role objectives
Manage escalations and review of assigned site budgets and contracts to ensure timely contract execution and study startup forecasts are achieved.
Support the development of creative processes, methodologies, data, and technologies that will ensure ongoing improvements in the service delivery
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assigned country level SB&C function to develop, negotiate, administrate and execute assigned Clinical Trial Agreements and budgets.
Oversight of assigned country budget setup including parameters development.
Partner with Study Startup, SB&C team and Clinical Operations teams as an escalation point for global budget escalations outside of budget parameters.
Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with company parameters and fair market value guidance.
Promptly recognize and improve potential delays providing solutions to resolve and escalate non-performance.
Manage site contracts and budgets negotiation timelines to ensure sites are "Ready To Enroll" to the Startup Project Plan.
Requirements:
BS degree or international equivalent
4 or more years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting, including country budget build with evidence of increasing responsibility within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.
At least 2 years of site budgeting and contracting oversight
Ability to explain data, facilitate decision making processes to be data driven.
Expertise in principles driving country/site budgeting and contracting strategies.
Excellent organizational skills, decision making, communication and negotiation skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated position at Fortrea?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Fortrea. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated position at Fortrea located?
This position is based in Paris. Fortrea has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated at Fortrea earn?
Fortrea has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated role at Fortrea posted?
This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Site Budget & Contract Lead - Sponsor dedicated role at Fortrea entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Fortrea has listed.
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