Site Contract Specialist – Sponsor Dedicated

Syneos Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $56,400 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), including drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management, while effectively managing project timelines and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in budget development and negotiation strategies within the clinical trial framework.

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Clinical Trial Agreement ManagementBudget Negotiation StrategiesProject Management SkillsStakeholder Relationship BuildingICH-GCP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial Agreement DraftingContract Lifecycle ManagementBudget DevelopmentNegotiation DocumentationClinical Trial Start-Up Processes

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship-Building AbilitiesStrong Organizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsLeadership Experience

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteClinical Trial Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SCS-II/Contract Manager 2Senior SCS/Contract Manager 3

Industry Keywords

CRO ExperienceSponsor-Dedicated/FSP ModelPhase II-IV Clinical TrialsProcess Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review contract language and budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring corrections are made and documented
Maintain internal project trackers with accurate and timely information
Use sponsor legal 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
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 and proactively drive solutions
Prepare contract and budget escalations
Draft and finalize study start-up documents, templates, and start-up plans
Prepare and lead study team kick-off meetings
Schedule contract and budget preparation and overview meetings
Prepare final contracts after negotiations and approvals
Participate in pilot and stretch projects aligned with role and sponsor initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience independently managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), CTA amendments, site budget negotiations, and contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of CTA drafting and negotiation
Knowledge of contract templates and fallback language
Knowledge of budget development and negotiation strategies
Knowledge of clinical trial start-up processes
Experience maintaining negotiation status and documentation within Sponsor or internal 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
SCS-II/Contract Manager 2: minimum of one year of direct site contract and budget negotiations within a CRO, site, or pharma company required
Senior SCS/Contract Manager 3: minimum of two years of direct site contract and budget negotiation required, including at least one year of progressive experience leading site contract negotiations as a client-facing point of contact within an industry-sponsored clinical trial setting
Previous Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model experience preferred
Leadership or mentoring experience preferred for senior level
CRO experience preferred
Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts 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 workplace culture
Company car or car allowance
Medical, dental, and vision health 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