Clinical Trial Budget Specialist at CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services

About CTI

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit www.ctifacts.com

What You’ll Do

• Create and prepare site budgets based on the study protocol
• Create and prepare site budget parameters for the client
• Process and negotiate site budgets
• Overseen budget movements during the Start-up and negotiation phase and during the trial
• Collaborate with Clinical Systems to set up and manage the site payment process in the appropriate system (e.g., Medidata CTMS)
• Oversee study-level and site-level payments to ensure accuracy and timelines
• Review contract consistency of the contract text with the site budget. Assist in checking and considering tax requirements according National or European Laws
• Prepare, review and verify applicable data reports for processing of trial subject milestone payments, per scope and contractual agreements
• Prepare all payment requests and collaborate with CTI Finance to ensure timely site payment and that appropriate payment information is received by sites
• Manage the receipt, review, and processing of site and vendor invoices. Communicate with CRAs or sites to clarify inconsistencies
• May assist Business Development Operations and Clinical Trial Operations Management with the development of site budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in  finance/ budgeting or allied health fields such as nursing, pharmacy, or health / natural science or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Excellent skills in EXCEL and PIVOT
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in the use of the laptop computer and software systems
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex financial requirements
• Ability to interpret clinical trial protocol for all financial implications for site costs, ensuring inclusion in trial site budget
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practices, country Regulatory and/or applicable tax regulations, and CTI/Sponsor SOPs
• Prior clinical research experience is a plus
• You need to be fully eligible to work in Germany. CTI does not offer any Sponsorship

Why CTI?

At CTI, we recognize that our people are what make our company successful. Our work moves medicine forward.

• Advance Your Career – We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through a dedicated training department.
• Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team – We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering hybrid work from home opportunities. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
• Make a Lasting Impact – We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.