• Develop and maintain standardized global clinical site budget templates and negotiation playbooks • Lead global Phase 1–3 investigator site budget and contract negotiations within approved parameters • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and fair market value standards • Partner with CROs to oversee global site budget processes and drive consistency across programs • Proactively identify budget risks, escalate issues, and implement mitigation strategies to protect clinical timelines • Oversee contract and budget tracking systems, reporting metrics, and dashboard updates • Establish scalable tools and processes to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden • Provide investigator grant budget forecasts and strategic input to Clinical Operations and Finance • Represent the function in cross-functional governance discussions and strategic planning initiatives • Liaise with legal department to support efficient clinical site contracts review, escalation, and approval parameters • Support contract signature and storage workstreams, and various ad hoc clinical and vendor contracts workstreams as required.