[Remote] Manager of Clinical Trials Budgets and Contracts

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. The Manager of Clinical Trials Budgets & Contracts is responsible for overseeing clinical agreements, budgets, and payment processes, while managing a team to ensure timely execution and compliance with company policies and regulations.ResponsibilitiesPropose and implement solutions for identified gaps in budget, contract, and payment reconciliation processesPartner closely with legal and accounts payable to implement cross-functional process improvementsManage full time and/or contracted Budget & Contract Managers (BCM)Manage full time and/or contracted Budget & Contract Analysts (BCA)Ensure that budgets processed by their team are loaded into systems such as CTMS for paymentResponsible for the day‐to‐day management of assigning and oversight of clinical contracts, study plans, and site budgets across multiple studies, simultaneouslyEnsure BCMS and BCAs are following all budgeting processes to ensure sites are paid in a timely mannerPartner with Clinical Trial Operations study teams to review protocols and amendments, for creation of site budget templates and study plansAnalyze Fair Market Value (FMV) to support budget development, negotiation, and documentationUtilize internal tools to monitor team performance as well as ensuring all system complianceTrack progress of contract and budget activity reports, providing status updates to internal and external parties, compiling and analyzing contract data, and maintaining historical contract informationManage timelines associated with study's site level budgets and agreementsParticipate in initiatives and/or special projects, as assignedSkillsBS or higher in related major or equivalent industry experience8+ years of working experience managing clinical site budgets and contractsWorking knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelinesDirect line management experienceExperience with international trials is preferredBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependentsFree testing in addition to fertility care benefitsPregnancy and baby bonding leave401k benefitsCommuter benefitsGenerous employee referral programCompany OverviewNatera specializes in cell-free DNA testing to provide a more targeted interventions to oncology, women's health, and organ health. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in San Carlos, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.natera.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipNatera has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 90 in 2025, 72 in 2024, 37 in 2023, 71 in 2022, 64 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.