Budget and Contracts Associate

M3 Wake Research Inc.

is one of the largest independent clinical research site services companies in North America.

Wake Research has 16 owned and managed research sites across 7 states in the US and continues to grow.

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Budget and Contracts Associate to join our team in our Raleigh, NC location.

Responsibilities Assist with the creation, administration and overall management of M3 Wake research site contracts and budget activities Assist with the overall coordination and accountability for the entire proposal preparation process Preparation of contracts and contract amendments including budget development Compile and maintain a library of procedural costs to for budget development and feasibility Accurate and timely tracking and reporting of contract and proposal data network wide Submission of final deliverables in accurate and timely manner Assist with the management of the negotiation process, proactively escalating issues or proposing solutions in order to expedite the process Use commercial, fiscal and budgetary skills to develop budgets that match the service offering while ensuring costs are accurate and justifiable including all variables required Create payment terms to ensure cash neutrality and conform with company standards Liaise, directly or indirectly with Sponsors and CROs representing the site as it relates to contracts and budgets and making necessary revisions Work closely with Business Development and study start-up team to ensure timely completion of start-up activities relating to budgets and contracts Work closely with site clinical staff to collect study details to facilitate budget development Work closely with internal finance team to assist as a resource for interpreting contractual language and budgets for billing and revenue recognition Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a business field or life science degree with equivalent work experience Experience in a CRO, pharma/biotech outsourcing or software company in a similar role Excellent analytical skills including use of advanced MS Excel software, oral and written communications, strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management proficiencies Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to multi-task constantly Comfortable with financial calculations Ability to read and understand legal documents would be advantageous Benefits Competitive salary Advancement and career opportunities 401(k), 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 06022021