Job Title: Business Development Associate – Clinical Research Site Network

About the Role

We are a growing, multi-site clinical research network seeking a Budget & Contracts Associate to support study start-up activities across our sites. This role supports clinical trial budget development, contract coordination, and study financial set-up in collaboration with Clinical Operations, Finance, and Business Development teams.

Key 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

Qualifications

- 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

What We Offer

- 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

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹22,487.66 - ₹59,056.31 per month

Work Location: Remote