Site Contracts Lead

Syneos Health

. Manage negotiation of clinical study agreements (CTAs) at study level .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRomaniaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical study agreements and negotiations, ensuring compliance with sponsor and company requirements while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Proficient in contract execution strategy and maintaining strong relationships with project teams and customers.

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Clinical Study Agreement ManagementBudget NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceMS Office ProficiencyLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExpertiseContractual Language ProficiencyFinancial Attachment ManagementInvestigator Grant BudgetingDocument Status Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectOutlookInternet

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceutical IndustryClinical Project ManagementDrug DevelopmentSite Start-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage negotiation of clinical study agreements (CTAs) at study level
Drive CTA document finalization and execution, including contractual language and terms, financial attachments, and investigator grant budgets
Collaborate with global site contract and budget negotiators
Ensure global CTA negotiations comply with sponsor and company requirements
Identify investigator budget-related problems and implement solutions with internal and external stakeholders
Establish working relationships with customers and internal project teams
Support global operational initiatives at project, sponsor, or relationship level
Serve as a strategic point of contact for site contracting and budgeting goals
Oversee CTA contract and budget negotiations and escalation of out-of-parameter queries
Advise stakeholders on issue resolution
Plan contract execution strategy and forecast site-specific contractual execution timelines
Coordinate with study team stakeholders to align CTA strategy with study start-up plans
Coordinate communications between study stakeholders and global site-facing negotiators
Prepare site contractual templates, payment terms, negotiation parameters, and processes
Maintain document status reports and update department tools and systems
Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations departments
Manage discussions regarding fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms
Support help desk and issue resolution pathways
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in life sciences, a health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred experience in a CRO/pharmaceutical industry and related clinical trial expertise (Study Coordinator, CRA, Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare Administration) or site start-up experience
Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations, drug development and clinical project management procedures
Good presentation, documentation and interpersonal skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), MS Project, Outlook and Internet
Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high quality work in a dynamic environment
Attention to detail
Effective oral/written communication skills
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
Strong leadership skills
Ability to teach/mentor team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Minimal travel may be required (up to 25%)