Senior Site Contracts Manager – Sponsor Dedicated

Syneos Health

. Build US site budget templates and study-specific budget language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $79,800 - $139,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and negotiating clinical trial budgets and contracts, with a strong understanding of clinical study protocols and project management. Proficient in Excel and clinical trial management systems, with a focus on compliance and process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Budget DevelopmentContract NegotiationClinical Trial Management SystemsProject ManagementGCP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget BuildingContract DraftingFMV AssessmentsClinical Study ProtocolsSite Justification ReviewsNegotiation SkillsProcess ImprovementTimeline ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipOncology Experience

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingSolutions-Oriented MindsetTeam SupportPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

ExcelClinical Trial Management Systems

Industry Keywords

PharmaCROInvestigative SitesGCPSOPsStudy-Specific Budget LanguageTherapeutic AreasStakeholder EngagementComplianceWorkflow Simplification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build US site budget templates and study-specific budget language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials
Develop and refine templates to support consistency, compliance, and strategic study needs
Lead direct negotiations with large academic institutions and other critical stakeholders
Draft and finalize clinical trial agreements balancing business objectives with legal and operational protections
Conduct FMV assessments and site justification reviews when initial offers are declined
Determine when requests require budget or language escalation and secure appropriate approvals
Prioritize and lead multiple contracting projects across several therapeutic areas
Proactively escalate risks, timeline impacts, or delays affecting CTA execution
Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats and incorporate feedback
Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases
Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners
Support and train additional team members as needed
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that simplify workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
Take on ad-hoc tasks and diverse projects with a solutions-oriented mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years building budgets and contracts from templates
Direct experience negotiating with large academic institutions
Ability to juggle priorities, lead projects, and deliver results under tight timelines
Strong understanding of clinical study protocols, timelines, and site-related milestones (e.g., SIV)
Bachelor's degree
Expert proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems
Knowledge of GCP, sponsor processes, SOPs, work instructions, and new technologies
Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred
Prior experience with pharma, CRO, or investigative sites preferred
Strong project management skills and comfort leading cross-functional efforts preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Company car or car allowance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company match 401(k)
Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Sick time
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate