Senior Site Contract Specialist​/Contract Manager; Sponsor Dedicated​/Remote

Overview

Senior Site Contract Specialist / Contract Manager (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US Only)

Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.

Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are agile and driven to deliver - for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.

Senior Site Contract Specialist / Contract Manager (CM) - Sponsor Dedicated;
Remote-U.S. Only

Are you an experienced clinical trial contracts professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, partnering directly with investigative sites, and driving study start-up success? If so, we'd love to hear from you. You will independently manage U.S. site contract and budget negotiations, partnering with cross-functional teams to help bring innovative therapies to patients faster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can confidently manage CTAs and budgets with minimal oversight.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience independently managing:
  • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
  • CTA Amendments
  • Site budget negotiations
  • Contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of:
  • CTA drafting and negotiation
  • Contract templates and fallback language
  • Budget development and negotiation strategies
  • Clinical trial start-up processes
• Experience maintaining negotiation status and documentation within Sponsor clinical trial tracking systems.
• Excellent understanding of Phase II-IV clinical trials, ICH-GCP, and clinical development processes.
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous experience supporting a Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model.
• Leadership or mentoring experience (Senior level).
• CRO experience.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts.

• SCS-II/Contract Manager 2:
  Minimum of one (1) year of direct site contract and budget negotiations within CRO, site or pharma company required.
• Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3:
  Minimum of two (2) years of direct site contract and budget negotiation required. Demonstrates strong skillset in overall contract and budget management/oversight and has a minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience leading site contract negotiations as client-facing point of contact within an industry sponsored clinical trial setting.

• Review contract language and study budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all revisions are properly incorporated and documented.
• Maintain internal project trackers with accurate, timely updates to support transparency and project oversight.
• Utilize sponsor-approved fallback language to negotiate site contract terms effectively and efficiently.
• Negotiate study budgets within approved parameters, following established escalation pathways when required.
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings, providing status updates, next steps, and insights on active contract negotiations.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align priorities related to contract execution and site activation timelines.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the negotiation process.
• Identify contractual and operational risks early and proactively drive resolution strategies.
• Prepare contract and budget escalation packages as needed.
• Draft and finalize study start-up documentation, including templates, start-up plans, and related materials.
• Prepare for and lead Study Team Kick-Off Meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract and budget preparation and overview meetings.
• Prepare final contract documentation following completion of negotiations and approval of escalations.
• Participate in pilot programs and stretch assignments that support sponsor initiatives and role development.

This is more than a site contracts role—you'll become a trusted partner helping drive clinical studies from start-up to activation. You'll work alongside experienced legal, finance, and clinical operations professionals while supporting one dedicated Sponsor, allowing you to…