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Sponsor Dedicated Site Budget & Contract Lead based in Switzerlandd

Fortrea


Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Operating in approximately 100 countries Fortrea we provide clinical development patient access and technology solutions that help deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

As part of our continued growth we are seeking a Site Contracts & Budgets Lead Sponsor-Dedicated to join a strategic partnership with a leading pharmaceutical this role you will play a critical part in driving study start-up success by overseeing regional site budget and contract activities ensuring timely execution effective escalation management and collaboration across international study teams.

What Youll Do

As a Site Contracts & Budgets Lead you will:

  • Lead the development negotiation administration and execution of Clinical Trial Agreements and site budgets for assigned countries.
  • Oversee country-level budget setup activities including budget parameters development and maintenance.
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex site budget and contract issues partnering with Study Start-Up Clinical Operations and Contracts & Budgets teams.
  • Leverage industry benchmarking tools data sources and fair market value guidance to support budget negotiations and contract decisions.
  • Identify potential risks and delays proactively driving solutions to maintain study start-up timelines.
  • Manage site contract and budget negotiation milestones to ensure sites achieve Ready to Enroll status in accordance with project plans.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives through innovative approaches technologies methodologies and data-driven insights.
  • Contribute to operational excellence and consistent delivery of high-quality sponsor-dedicated services.

What Were Looking For
  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Healthcare Business or another relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting within a pharmaceutical company CRO or related industry environment.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing country/regional and site budgets.
  • At least 2 years of oversight experience in site budgeting and contracting activities.
  • Strong understanding of the principles and strategies that drive country-level and site-level budgeting and contracting.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data to support informed data-driven decision making.
  • Proven negotiation stakeholder management communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting global or regional clinical trials.
  • Experience working within sponsor-dedicated or strategic partnership models.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Why Fortrea

At Fortrea you will have the opportunity to work directly with a leading sponsor while contributing to clinical trials that have the potential to improve patient outcomes around the world.

We offer:

  • A sponsor-dedicated environment with strong client partnership and visibility.
  • Opportunities to work on innovative global clinical development programs.
  • A collaborative inclusive and supportive culture.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.

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