Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eximia Research is a growing, multi-site clinical research network seeking a Budget & Contracts Associate to support study start-up activities across their sites. This role involves supporting clinical trial budget development, contract coordination, and study financial set-up in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Finance, and Business Development teams.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and manage clinical trial budgets, including site cost templates and pass-through expenses
• Support negotiation of budgets, payment schedules, and invoiceable milestones with Sponsors and CROs
• Assist with review and tracking of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), amendments, and budget exhibits
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align budgets with staffing and operational requirements
• Track contract and budget status to support site activation timelines
• Maintain accurate records in CTMS and internal tracking tools
• Support invoice set-up and payment tracking in collaboration with Finance
• Identify discrepancies between executed budgets and contract language and escalate as needed
Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in clinical research, site start-up, budgeting, or contracts (site-side experience preferred)
• Familiarity with clinical trial budgets, CTAs, and payment milestones
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple studies and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Excel and CTMS systems
Benefits
• Opportunity to grow within a high-performing clinical research site network
• Exposure to Sponsor and CRO negotiations
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
Company Overview
• Experience. Excellence. Exceptional Results. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://eximiaresearch.com.