Site Contracts Specialist

Syneos Health

. Administer all contract management processes for protocol, informed consent, institution, investigator, vendor, consultant, and customer agreement documents at project level .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management processes, including negotiation, preparation, and execution of clinical trial agreements. Proficient in managing multi-country projects and collaborating with various stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

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Contract ManagementClinical Trial ProcessProject ManagementVendor ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Contracts ManagementClinical Development ProcessClinical Trial Start-UpQuality ControlBudget PreparationSite-Specific ContractsSOP ComplianceMetadata CaptureDocument ReviewTraining and Mentoring

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSSU Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Contract Research OrganizationPharmaceutical IndustryICH GCPClinical ProtocolsClinical Trials Phases II-IV

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer all contract management processes for protocol, informed consent, institution, investigator, vendor, consultant, and customer agreement documents at project level
Lead, with supervision, multi-country projects involving negotiation and preparation of contracts, budgets, and related clinical-trial documents
Support agreement on country template contracts and budgets
Produce site-specific contracts from country templates
Support submissions and negotiations for proposed site contracts and budgets
Perform quality control, arrange execution of CTAs, archive documents, and capture metadata
Review contracts for completeness and accuracy and document corrections
Support business development and represent site contracts/Site Start-Up at internal or customer meetings
Manage ongoing contract issues and follow up on outstanding issues
Generate amended contract and/or budget documents and streamline contract, proposal, and internal processes
Track contracting milestones and comply with forecasted country/site timelines in the SSU tracking system
Collaborate with legal, finance, clinical operations, vendors, sponsors, and other internal and external stakeholders
Facilitate contract execution by company signatories
Maintain contract templates, site-specific files, databases, and training materials
Train and mentor less experienced staff and provide functional guidance
Communicate contract statuses and pending issues and prepare correspondence
Monitor basic project financial aspects and contract hours/tasks and escalate discrepancies
Comply with SOPs and Work Instructions, maintain training records, and ensure timesheet compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced degree preferred
High level of contracts management experience
Experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical industry essential
Strong knowledge of the clinical development process and legal and contracting parameters
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent understanding of clinical trial process across Phases II-IV and ICH GCP
Good understanding of clinical protocols and associated study specifications
Excellent understanding of clinical trial start-up processes
Project management experience in a fast-paced environment
Good vendor management skills
Strong written/oral communication, presentation, documentation, interpersonal, and team-orientation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Quality-driven approach
Strong negotiating skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor, lead, and motivate more junior staff
Ability to provide quality feedback and guidance to peers
Ability to contribute to a training and Quality assurance plan within SSU and update SOPs/WIs
Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered

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