Site Budget & Payment Specialist I

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

• →In consultation with Director, Clinical Project Management & Site Budget/Payment Services or Clinical
  Project Managers, assists in preparation of overall site budget templates and payment schedules for
  awarded global trials
• →Support or Manage budget review and negotiation during site start-up for assigned trials
• →Support or Manage budget review and re-negotiation for trial changes and protocol amendments
• →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 timeliness
• →Review and verify applicable data reports for processing of trial subject milestone payments, per scope and contractual agreements
• →Manage the receipt, review, and processing of site and vendor invoices
• →Prepare all payment requests and collaborate with CTI Finance to ensure timely site payment and that appropriate payment information is received by sites
• →Track and/or communicate with trial sites regarding site budget negotiation, invoice corrections/clarifications, and status of site payment
• →Track and/or communicate with trial Sponsors regarding budget and payment parameters, status of site negotiations and communications, pass-through costs, and addresses any Sponsor site budget or site payment-related inquiries
• →Prepare reports for Finance Department about payments, outstanding invoices, or forecasts for sites payments
• →Collaborate with Finance to address any Sponsor inquiries related to Sunshine Act reporting or the provision of additional financial projections
• →Provide support to other CTI associates engaged in budget negotiation and/or site payment related activities

• 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
• Prior clinical research experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent detail-orientation, organizational, record retention, and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• 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

• Advance Your Career – We invest in your professional growth. Our structured mentoring program, leadership development courses, and dedicated training department provide the support you need to excel. We also encourage ongoing education to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Join an Award-Winning Team – Join a global team spanning 60 countries, recognized for its award-winning culture that prioritizes people. We support your work-life balance with hybrid work opportunities. Through our CTI Cares program, you’ll have opportunities to give back to your community and the world.  
• Make a Lasting Impact – At CTI, your work directly contributes to advancing medicine. You’ll play a vital role in developing life-changing treatments for patients with chronic and critical illnesses. Together, we move medicine forward, making a difference for those who need it most.

• We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message
• We will never ask for your bank account information at any point during the recruitment process