Site Contracts Lead

Syneos Health

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeHungarySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical study agreements and budget negotiations while ensuring compliance with sponsor and company requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project success and resolve issues effectively.

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Clinical Study Agreement ManagementBudget NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExpertiseContract Execution StrategiesDocument ManagementFinancial AttachmentsInvestigator Grant Budgets

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingMentoringPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectOutlookInternet

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceutical IndustryDrug DevelopmentClinical Project ManagementHealthcare Administration

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 on awarded projects
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 internal and external customers regarding site contracting and budgeting goals
Oversee CTA and budget negotiation status and escalate out-of-parameter requests to sponsor decision-makers
Advise stakeholders on issue resolution and act as a subject matter expert for CTA elements
Plan contract execution strategies and forecast site-specific execution timelines
Coordinate communications among study team stakeholders and global site-facing negotiators
Participate in regular study calls
Prepare site contractual templates, payment terms, negotiation parameters, and processes
Collaborate with sponsors to align contractual templates with global program strategy
Create and maintain document status reports and update department tools and systems
Maintain appropriate documentation
Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations departments
Manage discussions concerning fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms
Support help desk and other pathways to resolve and de-escalate issues
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

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, including 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 and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment
Attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
Strong leadership skills
Ability to teach and 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%)