Boston Scientific Contract & Budget Specialist II Heredia 

El Salvador, La Libertad, Lourdes 

93157072

Costa Rica-Heredia

Hybrid Roles:

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparation, negotiation, analysis, escalation, and finalization of all site agreements and budgets o Customizes Agreement and Budget Templates: Leverages historical site data to tailor the agreement and budget templates specifically for each site, ensuring relevance and accuracy. o Coordinates with Site for Contract Execution: Engages with site representatives to align on expectations and timelines for contract execution, aiming to meet the targeted authorization date efficiently. o Conducts Budget Analysis and Negotiation: Reviews and analyzes the proposed budget against Fair Market Value (FMV) parameters. Utilizes historical data to negotiate site requests, ensuring consistency and fairness across site and study budgets.

• Accelerate negotiations by using budget parameters o Negotiates Site Budgets: Utilizes the fair market value established at the study’s inception to negotiate budgets with sites, ensuring financial alignment and transparency. o Reviews and Analyzes Costs: Examines requested costs to determine their applicability to the specific phase and indication of the trial, ensuring budgetary compliance and relevance. o Escalates Unresolved Fees: Escalates any fees that sites refuse to decrease or waive, gathering all necessary cost justifications to present to the Fair Market Value team for further review. o Engages in Site Discussions: Participates in calls with site representatives to gain a deeper understanding of their requests, fostering clear communication and effective negotiation.

• Working with legal stakeholders to negotiate contracts o Collaborates with BSC Legal Team: Works closely with the BSC legal department to negotiate and establish mutually agreeable terms between the institution and the sponsor, ensuring all parties’ interests are adequately represented. o Drafts and Finalizes Amendments: Develops necessary amendments for ongoing trials, coordinating with the legal team to finalize these documents for site execution during the maintenance phase, ensuring compliance and smooth operation. o Manages Contract Concerns: Addresses and resolves contract-related issues by liaising with various divisions, effectively navigating potential standoffs and facilitating successful contract negotiations.

• Maintain regular communication and escalation to expedite the planning, execution, issue resolution, and management of Site/Investigator agreements. o Communicates Site Concerns with Trial Managers: Engages in discussions with trial managers to address and resolve any concerns raised by sites, ensuring smooth and effective trial operations.

• Understand Site Activation requirements versus contracting turnaround times to support study site authorization o Coordinates with TCRAs for Contract Timelines: Works closely with TCRAs to establish a timeline for contract execution, facilitating the planning of site authorization and enabling timely patient enrollment in critical trials. o Routinely Reassesses Timelines with Study Team: Regularly checks in with the study team throughout the study start-up phase to reassess contract and budget timelines, identifying and navigating potential barriers to ensure adherence to target dates.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

•Minimum of 1 years Industry experience managing clinical site contracts & budgets

•Please submit Resume in English

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrates effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently o This ensures that all aspects of the negotiation process are handled promptly and deadlines are consistently met.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and take initiative to prevent and resolve issues o This includes anticipating potential challenges and implementing solutions without needing constant supervision.

• Demonstrates the ability to have strong analytical and organizational skills o Strong organizational skills are essential for managing various documents, tracking progress, and maintaining detailed records throughout the negotiation process.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and orally o This includes drafting precise contract language, articulating budgetary concerns, and negotiating terms with clarity and professionalism.

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills demonstrated by being proactive, customer-focused, and independent critical thinker o This involves understanding the needs and concerns of all parties involved, fostering positive relationships, and thinking strategically to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.