Site Contracts Lead

Syneos Health

. Oversee negotiations of clinical study agreements at the study level .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • TaiwanSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study agreements and contract negotiations, with a strong focus on collaboration with global teams and stakeholders. Proficient in managing timelines, documentation, and compliance within the clinical trial landscape.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Study Agreement NegotiationContractual Language ExpertiseBudget Negotiation ManagementRegulatory Knowledge in Drug DevelopmentMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExpertiseContract Execution StrategyBudgetary Issue ResolutionStudy Start-Up ExperienceDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailLeadership SkillsMentoring Ability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS ProjectOutlookInternet

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaceutical IndustryClinical Project ManagementInvestigator Grant BudgetsFair Market Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee negotiations of clinical study agreements at the study level
Drive CTA document finalization and execution, including contractual language, terms, financial attachments, and investigator grant budgets
Collaborate with a global team of site contract and budget negotiators
Provide oversight of contract and budget negotiation status
Manage escalation of out-of-parameter budgetary and contractual requests to sponsor decision-makers
Provide consultation and act as a first-line subject matter expert on CTA elements
Advise stakeholders on issue resolution for assigned studies
Plan contract execution strategy and forecast site-specific contractual execution timelines
Coordinate with internal study team stakeholders to align CTA strategy with study start-up plans
Manage expectations of internal and sponsor study teams regarding global CTA negotiations
Coordinate communications between study stakeholders and global site contract and budget negotiators
Participate in regular study calls
Prepare site contractual templates, payment terms, study-level negotiation parameters, and processes
Build working relationships with sponsors to align site contractual templates with global program strategy
Create and maintain document status reports and update department tools, systems, and team members
Maintain appropriate documentation
Collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical operations departments
Communicate and explain legal and budgetary issues
Manage discussions regarding fair market value of investigator budgets and payment terms
Support business units and the organization through help desk and other defined pathways
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
Related clinical trial expertise, such as Study Coordinator, CRA, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Healthcare Administration
Site start-up experience preferred
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
Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered
Minimal travel may be required, up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate