Site Contract Specialist II – Contract Manager II, Sponsor Dedicated

Syneos Health

. Review contract language and budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring corrections are appropriately made and documented .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, Argentina, BrazilJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract negotiation and management, particularly in Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and budget negotiations, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely project execution and compliance with clinical trial processes.

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Contract NegotiationClinical Trial Agreement ManagementBudget Development and NegotiationProject ManagementStakeholder Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementCTA DraftingBudget Negotiation StrategiesClinical Trial Start-Up ProcessesNegotiation Status Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationRelationship BuildingNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSponsor Clinical Trial Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Phase II-IV Clinical TrialsICH-GCPCROSponsor-Dedicated ModelProcess Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review contract language and budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring corrections are appropriately made and documented
Maintain internal project trackers with accurate and timely information
Use sponsor-provided fallback language to negotiate site contracting language
Negotiate study budgets within approval parameters and follow escalation processes
Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and provide updates and next steps on active contract negotiations
Collaborate with stakeholders to align contract execution dates and site activation timelines
Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Identify contractual or operational risks early and proactively drive solutions
Prepare contract and budget escalations as required
Draft and finalize study start-up documents, templates, and start-up plans
Prepare and lead kick-off meetings with the study team
Schedule contract and budget preparation and overview meetings
Prepare final contracts once negotiations are complete and escalations are approved
Participate in pilot and stretch projects aligned with role and sponsor initiatives
Support clinical studies from start-up to activation for a dedicated sponsor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of one (1) year of direct site contract and budget negotiations within a CRO, site, or pharma company required for SCS-II/Contract Manager 2
Demonstrated experience independently managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
Experience managing CTA amendments
Experience with site budget negotiations
Experience with contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of CTA drafting and negotiation
Strong understanding of contract templates and fallback language
Strong understanding of budget development and negotiation strategies
Strong understanding of 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
Preferred: previous experience supporting a Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model
Preferred: leadership or mentoring experience
Preferred: CRO experience
Preferred: experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts

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
Collaboration with global colleagues
Remote work arrangement