• Serve as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for global site contracts, budgets, and payments • Lead development of investigator grant budgets, payment terms, and contracting strategies • Oversee contract tracking, documentation, and compliance across internal systems and external partners • Provide oversight and support to study teams and CROs throughout feasibility, startup, maintenance, and closeout • Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and CROs to drive efficient study startup and lifecycle execution • Contribute and participate in bid defenses, joint operating committees (JOCs), kickoff meetings, and other program-level discussions • Lead department initiatives, process improvements, and mentor team members • Travel up to 25% as needed