Based in Waterloo, Ontario, Probity Medical Research (PMR) is a Canadian organization supporting the advancement of clinical research by partnering with research sites, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. Through our specialized administrative services, we help clinical research teams deliver studies that contribute to the development of new treatments and therapies.At PMR, employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while developing specialized knowledge within the clinical research industry. Our teams collaborate across departments and with external partners, providing employees with exposure to a variety of projects, stakeholders, and opportunities to expand their skills.As a growing organization, we value individuals who are eager to learn, contribute ideas, and help improve the way we work. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can build their expertise, take ownership of their work, and grow alongside the organization.PMR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace. We offer a benefits program and an opportunity to build specialized experience within the clinical research industry while contributing to the continued success and growth of our organization.As a Budget Specialist, you will help ensure the financial success of clinical research studies by developing, reviewing, and negotiating clinical trial budgets. Working closely with sponsors, CROs, research sites, and internal teams, you'll play an important role in bringing new clinical studies from planning to activation.This position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise at the intersection of finance, negotiation, and clinical research while working with a diverse portfolio of studies and stakeholders across North America and internationally. You'll contribute to improving internal processes,



supporting organizational growth, and helping deliver high-quality service to our partners.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Job ResponsibilitiesBudget ManagementReview, negotiate, and finalize initial study budgets and amendments to ensure financial feasibility, compliance, and adherence to timelinesCommunicate with sponsors, external budget contacts, and sites to negotiate optimal study budgetsMaintain a high degree of organizational skills to ensure smooth and efficient daily budget operationsApply strong negotiating skills to secure favorable study budget allocationsReview sponsor budget templates and ensure alignment with internal cost standards and regulatory requirementsEnsure all applicable study-related costs are accurately captured during the budget negotiation processCoordinate with Contracts team to ensure budgets alignment where applicableReview and monitor active sites and upcoming projects in team KPI trackerUpdate KPI tracker to ensure accuracy and workload visibilityCoordinate with Contracts team to ensure budgets alignment where applicablePrioritize workload based on site activation timelines and project volume; collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely budget delivery and study startupOperational Efficiency & Stakeholder SupportServe as a key point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to assigned study budgetsManage and respond to email communications promptly to support ongoing study operations and budget accuracyReassess priorities regularly to meet the evolving demands of budget negotiations and site activationsAssist the Budgets Team Lead in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistencySupport onboarding and training of new team members to ensure understanding of budget processes and toolsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPerform other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the organization's payment and budget processesSkillsClinical trial budget development, negotiation & financial analysisStrong understanding of study cost drivers protocol requirements & site-level budgeting considerationsAbility to assess sponsor-proposed budgets and develop strategic counterproposalsStakeholder advisory support (internal teams, sponsors, external partners)Budget lifecycle management & tracking process optimizationExceptional attention to detail and financial accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical thinking, sound judgment & confident decision-makingExcellent organizational, prioritization & deadline management skillsIndependent work ethic with strong cooperative approachAdaptability in high-volume, deadline-driven environmentsQualificationsA bachelor's degree or college diploma in Clinical Research, Health or Life Science or a related fieldA minimum of 1 year as an on-site clinical research coordinator or clinical research assistant or 2 or more years of on-site clinical research administration experienceExperience working on or negotiating study budgets would be an assetHighly Proficient Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge (Excel)Experience with DocuSign and PDF softwareProven ability to manage multiple projects at onceA high level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoningWorking ConditionsThis role is eligible for hybrid or remote work.

📌 Budget Specialist, Clinical Research (Alton)
🏢 Probity Medical Research Inc. (PMR)
📍 Alton