Senior Research Budget Specialist - Ex-US

About the role

The Research Budget Specialist - Ex- US plays a critical role in Iterative Health’s global research operations, managing clinical trial budgets, agreements, and financial performance across the company’s international site network.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial budgets, CTAs, amendments, and related study agreements across a global network of research sites, with a primary focus on ex-US markets.
• Develop and maintain standardized budgeting methodologies, negotiation tools, and country-specific rate cards.
• Prepare sponsor budget estimates, feasibility assessments, and pricing analyses to support new study opportunities and partnerships.
• Partner with Clinical Operations and site leadership to support study startup, activation metrics, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with post-award teams to ensure accurate invoicing and adherence to contractual payment terms.
• Coordinate with Legal and Procurement teams to support contract compliance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical trial budgeting, contracting, clinical research finance, or related research administration, including exposure to ex-US budget negotiations.
• Flexibility to work starting at 6:00AM ET to support partial coverage of European time zones.
• Experience negotiating clinical trial budgets and contracts with sponsors, CROs, and international research sites.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial operations, study startup processes, and research financial management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience with Polish clinical trial budgets or familiarity with Central/Eastern European research market rates and contracting norms, background in healthcare technology, biotech, or a multi-site clinical research network.

Skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

At Iterative Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health.
• Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health.
• Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health.
• Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years.
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually).
• Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday.
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth.