Senior Site Contracts Specialist

Syneos Health

. Lead multi-country projects, including negotiating and preparing contracts, budgets, and related documents for industry-sponsored clinical trials .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $56,400 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation within the clinical trial landscape, with a strong understanding of the clinical development process and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage multi-country projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality in all contract-related activities.

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Contract ManagementClinical Development ProcessProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Contracts ManagementClinical Trial ProcessBudget ManagementQuality ControlSOP ComplianceMicrosoft Office SuiteClinical ProtocolsProject TrackingTraining DevelopmentRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

SSU Tracking SystemContract Management Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryContract Research OrganizationICH GCPPhases II-IV

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multi-country projects, including negotiating and preparing contracts, budgets, and related documents for industry-sponsored clinical trials
Produce and review site-specific contracts from country clinical trial agreement templates
Submit proposed CTAs and investigator budgets for site review
Negotiate budgets and contracts with sites, Site Contracts Service Centre, SSUL, and sponsors
Perform quality control, arrange execution of CTAs, archive documents, and capture metadata
Administer contract management processes and coordinate related protocol, informed consent, institution, investigator, vendor, consultant, and customer agreement documents
Generate amended contract and budget documents and prepare project contract-management documentation
Work with Site Contract Service Center and Legal to harmonize site contracts with sponsor master service agreement terms
Collaborate with SSU lead, Clinical Operations, and Finance to validate departmental budgets and backlog
Identify contract or process risks and develop solutions; escalate deviations as appropriate
Support business development and represent site contracts/SSU at internal or customer meetings
Track country/site contracting milestones and comply with forecasted timelines using the SSU tracking system
Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations teams on legal and budgetary issues
Maintain contract templates, budget templates, site-specific files, and databases
Serve as communication liaison regarding contract statuses and pending issues; prepare correspondence
Train and mentor less experienced staff and maintain training materials
Participate in discussions about company goals, departmental objectives, and project aims
Facilitate contract execution by company signatories
Monitor project financial aspects and contract hours/tasks; escalate discrepancies
Review and comply with SOPs and WIs, update training records, and ensure timesheet compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Moderate contracts management experience, including experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical industry
Strong knowledge of the clinical development process and legal and contracting parameters
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent understanding of clinical trial process across Phases II-IV and ICH GCP
Good understanding of clinical protocols and associated study specifications
Excellent understanding of clinical trial start-up processes
Project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Good vendor management skills
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Quality-driven in all managed activities
Strong negotiating skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor and motivate more junior staff
Ability to provide quality feedback and guidance to peers
Ability to contribute to a training and Quality assurance plan within SSU and update SOPs/WI
Advanced degree preferred
Management experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Company car or car allowance
Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
Company match 401k
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