Position Summary This role within GMASE plays a pivotal part in driving the contracting and budgetary activities for assigned clinical studies at the country level, ensuring efficient and compliant study start-up and execution. As a Contracts and Budget Lead (CBL) , you'll take ownership of developing, negotiating, and managing site and supplier contracts and study budgets—ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and financial targets. Collaborating closely with the Local Delivery Lead (LDL), global study teams, legal, procurement, and external partners (including CROs and investigators), you will contribute to the successful execution of clinical trials by providing strategic and operational expertise in contracts and financial management. This is a dynamic and impactful role designed for individuals who excel in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery. Responsibilities Contracts and Legal Management Leads the coordination, negotiation, and execution of investigator and supplier contracts and amendments in accordance with GSK SOPs and local regulations Owns the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, version control, execution, tracking, and close-out using contract lifecycle management tools Ensures all contractual documents align with approved templates and collaborates with legal and procurement to maintain and update master templates and agreements Oversees execution of legal documents such as CDAs, MSA, CTA, and compensation clauses, ensuring compliance and completeness Acts as the key point of contact for contracting and legal queries, providing guidance on SOP interpretation, dispute resolution, and risk identification Budget Development, Negotiation and Financial Oversight Leads country-level study budget development using benchmarking and historical data in collaboration with the Local Delivery Lead Negotiates budgets with sites and suppliers to ensure fair market value, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation Manages budget updates throughout the study lifecycle, including adjustments due to protocol amendments Provides expertise in budget management systems, identifying cost variances and opportunities for cost avoidance Supports budget forecasting and provides regular budget status updates to internal stakeholders Operational Delivery and Compliance Ensures all contracting and budgeting activities are documented and filed appropriately in the TMF, maintaining inspection readiness Ensures compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, and GSK standards across all activities Proactively identifies risks related to contracts and budgets and escalates issues to management as appropriate Coordinates with CROs and supports outsourced studies as required, ensuring alignment and oversight of contracting activities Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership Acts as an expert resource and trusted partner to study teams, investigators, suppliers, and internal stakeholders Builds strong cross-functional relationships with legal, procurement, finance, and global/local study teams to ensure seamless delivery Provides training, coaching, and mentorship on contracting and budgeting processes and best practices Supports communication and coordination activities across local and global teams Continuous Improvement and Innovation Drives efficiency and consistency in contracting and budgeting processes through use of standard templates, tools, and best practices Leverages digital and AI-enabled tools to improve data quality, efficiency, and decision-making in clinical operations Identifies opportunities for innovation, process simplification, and cost optimization Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline (Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields) or equivalent professional experience Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, local regulations, and regulatory processes In-depth experience in clinical research: contracts, budgets, site negotiations, forecasting Experience with contracting and legal queries, providing guidance on SOP interpretation, dispute resolution, and risk identification Strong skills and experience using Excel workbooks Understanding of global and clinical trials regulations and start-up processes Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills Ability to think independently, analyze and solve problems systematically and creatively, and take a risk-based approach Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree or professional certification in finance, contracting, clinical research, or related field Experience working with contract research organizations (CROs), clinical sites and third-party vendors Knowledge of Canadian clinical research regulations and clinical trial financial processes Familiarity with clinical trial management systems, eTMF, or financial management tools Experience supporting audits, inspections or corrective actions related to contracts and finances Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel or financial analytics tools Work Model This role is hybrid with regular on-site presence in our Mississauga office expected 2-3 days per week. Salary Range In compliance with Ontario's provincial pay transparency legislation, the annual compensation for this role is CAD117,000 to CAD167,000, determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Equal Opportunity Statement GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr