Senior Site Contracts Specialist – Contract Navigator

Syneos Health

. Support the end-to-end contracting process for internal stakeholders and external parties, including professionals, institutions, and vendors .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $56,400 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the end-to-end contracting process, including negotiation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in identifying risks, recommending solutions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.

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Contract ManagementStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsCompliance AptitudeVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Contract ProcessesPurchasingInvoicingVendor AgreementsSite ContractsCritical ThinkingRisk AnalysisBusiness Needs EvaluationIssue ResolutionDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationIndependent JudgmentCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeLegal CredentialParalegal Credential

Industry Keywords

CRO EnvironmentRegulated EnvironmentContract-IntensiveEthical StandardsAdministrative Burden

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the end-to-end contracting process for internal stakeholders and external parties, including professionals, institutions, and vendors
Guide stakeholders through contracting processes to reduce administrative burden and accelerate project execution
Manage contract-related activities from intake through completion, including coordination, tracking, documentation, and issue resolution
Evaluate requests, clarify business needs, identify risks and gaps, and recommend appropriate paths forward
Exercise independent judgment when addressing complex, high-priority, or time-sensitive matters
Build and maintain relationships across a matrix organization
Influence outcomes without direct authority and promote timely, transparent, and informed decisions
Coordinate with internal partner functions and external parties during contract development and negotiation
Discuss business terms and financial considerations during negotiations
Implement applicable strategies, standards, processes, and controls
Maintain visibility into contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and related activities
Identify and resolve process, purchase order, invoice, and vendor issues, escalating when appropriate
Identify improvement opportunities, remove barriers, share best practices, and help develop scalable tools and processes
Promote customer focus, enterprise thinking, cross-functional collaboration, compliance, ethics, safety, and responsible risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in science, business, law, operations, or a related field
Legal or paralegal credential preferred
Five or more years of relevant experience in a regulated, contract-intensive, or similarly complex CRO environment
Experience working with site contracts, CDAs, HCP, Vendor Agreements, and/or other contracts
Ability to think critically, analyze complex information, anticipate downstream impacts, and make well-reasoned recommendations
Experience working effectively in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams and shared accountability
Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver accurate results within established timelines
Compliance aptitude, including interpreting and applying policies, procedures, legal requirements, and ethical standards
Ability to recognize potential compliance risks and escalate concerns appropriately
Experience with contract processes, purchasing, invoicing, vendor management, or related systems and tools 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 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