Site Activation Manager – Clinical Operations Manager

Syneos Health

. Manage performance and compliance for assigned clinical trial protocols in Spain .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial protocols, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and overseeing financial aspects including budgeting and contract negotiations. Proficient in coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver quality results within established timelines.

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Clinical Trial ManagementBudget NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceFinancial ForecastingStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementContract DevelopmentClinical Trial Research AgreementsLocal Regulatory KnowledgeClinical Systems ExpertisePayment ReconciliationSubmission ProcessesQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationLeadershipNegotiationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SCOMClinical Trial Management SystemsFinancial Systems

Industry Keywords

ICH/GCPFCPADPS/OFACIRB/IECHealth CareClinical TrialsAdverse Event Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage performance and compliance for assigned clinical trial protocols in Spain
Own country and site budgets
Develop, negotiate and complete Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRA)
Oversee and track clinical research-related payments and reconcile payments at study close-out
Oversee FCPA, DPS/OFAC and financial systems maintenance
Perform financial forecasting with SCOM and other roles
Execute and oversee clinical trial country submissions and approvals
Develop local-language materials, informed consents and translations
Interact with IRB/IEC and Regulatory Authorities
Manage country deliverables, timelines and results for assigned protocols
Ensure quality and compliance for assigned protocols
Contribute to local SOP development and oversee CTCs as applicable
Coordinate with CRM, CTC, CRA, Finance and Legal to obtain country deliverables
Collaborate with Headquarters to align country timelines
Support and oversee local vendors
Coordinate local processes, clinical and ancillary supplies, importing/exporting, supplies destruction, filing, archiving, retention and insurance processes
Enter and update country information in clinical and finance systems
Maintain local regulatory and financial compliance
Influence investigators, external partners and country operations to meet budget targets and payment timelines
Partner with internal country operations, finance, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal, regional operations and HQ teams, and external vendors, sites, IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities
Deliver clinical and financial contracts within fair market value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance/Administration/Life Science or equivalent Health Care related experience
5 years of experience in clinical research or combined experience in Clinical Research and Finance/Business
Expertise of core clinical systems, tools and metrics
Excellent English skills
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Knowledge of budget and contract negotiations
Knowledge of local regulatory environment and submission and approval processes
Ability to influence investigators, vendors, external partners and country managers
Ability to make decisions independently with limited oversight
Ability to develop risk management and mitigation plans
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, influencing, training and mentoring skills, written and verbal, in local language and English
Ability to manage multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously
Ability to work effectively in a remote virtual environment
Willingness to work in compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, client policies, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Remote work arrangement