Senior Research Agreements & Budget Lead

Arthrex; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Wellness Incentive Program

Free Onsite Medical Clinics

Free Onsite Lunch

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Job summary

Arthrex in Naples, FL seeks a Sr. Research Agreement & Budget Specialist to support compliant execution of Arthrex-supported research by managing research agreement and budget activities across the study lifecycle.

The role requires leading complex negotiations, FMV review, and budget standardization, acting as a liaison among Clinical Research, Legal, Finance, and external sites to ensure timely agreement execution and accurate budget content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience required; or Master’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience independently managing research agreement and budget negotiations, FMV documentation, cost justification, stakeholder escalation, and process improvement required.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Company-Provided Life Insurance; Employee benefits and wellness programs included

Responsibilities

• Supports lifecycle management of research agreements, including intake, amendments, termination letters, confidentiality documents, and related documentation.
• Develop, review, support, or negotiate research study budgets, payment schedules, milestones, and budget amendments.
• Review study documentation to support accurate agreement and budget content (protocols, schedules, funding, roles and responsibilities).
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Compliance, Clinical Research, Study Management, and sites to support timely agreement execution and payment administration.
• Mentor team members and develop templates, tools, work instructions, and best practices.

Skills

Budget negotiation

FMV review

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years

Master’s degree + 5 years

Job description

Arthrex in Naples, FL seeks a Sr. Research Agreement & Budget Specialist to support compliant execution of Arthrex-supported research by managing research agreement and budget activities across the study lifecycle.

The role requires leading complex negotiations, FMV review, and budget standardization, acting as a liaison among Clinical Research, Legal, Finance, and external sites to ensure timely agreement execution and accurate budget content.