About the job
At Headlands Research, we are committed to revolutionizing clinical trial delivery in our communities. As a premier network of innovative clinical trial sites, we utilize state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled support services to enhance outreach and participation. Established in 2018, our rapidly expanding company currently oversees over 20 sites across the United States and Canada, with ambitious plans for further growth.
The Role
The Budgets and Contracts Manager will lead the budgeting process for designated research sites and therapeutic areas. This role is an individual contributor position responsible for managing the budgeting workflow and leveraging existing tools, such as budget review guidelines and internal rate cards. You will work closely with the Headlands Research clinical trials site operations teams, business development team, and external stakeholders to finalize budgets efficiently, maximizing the speed of our sites in initiating clinical trials while ensuring appropriate compensation for the services provided. The ideal candidate will excel in both collaborative and independent settings, adeptly prioritizing competing demands. This position is vital in establishing the foundation for our sites and trials to succeed.
Duties
- Oversee the development and negotiation of clinical trial budgets for assigned projects, ensuring timely routing and execution of contracts.
- Create budget grids, negotiate budget and payment terms, and manage the finalization of documents for signatures.
- Review, negotiate, and route amendments related to clinical trial budgets and contracts for execution.
- Collaborate with individual sites to address their specific trial requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Utilize internal systems such as Devana and LinkSquares for effective communication.
- Communicate the status of budget negotiations proactively with key stakeholders, escalating any issues that may affect project timelines or study startup.
- Ensure adherence to timelines and objectives.
- Assist with special projects as needed.

