Senior Site Contract Specialist / Contract Manager (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US Only)

Are you an experienced clinical trial contracts professional who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, partnering directly with investigative sites, and driving study start-up success? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Senior Site Contracts Specialist to join a high-performing, Sponsor-Dedicated team supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this highly visible role, you will independently manage U.S. site contract and budget negotiations, partnering with cross-functional teams to help bring innovative therapies to patients faster.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can confidently manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and budgets with minimal oversight.

• Review contract language and study budgets for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all revisions are properly incorporated and documented.
• Maintain internal project trackers with accurate, timely updates to support transparency and project oversight.
• Utilize sponsor-approved fallback language to negotiate site contract terms effectively and efficiently.
• Negotiate study budgets within approved parameters, following established escalation pathways when required.
• Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings, providing status updates, next steps, and insights on active contract negotiations.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align priorities related to contract execution and site activation timelines.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the negotiation process.
• Identify contractual and operational risks early and proactively drive resolution strategies.
• Prepare contract and budget escalation packages as needed.
• Draft and finalize study start-up documentation, including templates, start-up plans, and related materials.
• Prepare for and lead Study Team Kick-Off Meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract and budget preparation and overview meetings.
• Prepare final contract documentation following completion of negotiations and approval of escalations.
• Participate in pilot programs and stretch assignments that support sponsor initiatives and role development.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY!

This is more than a site contracts role—you'll become a trusted partner helping drive clinical studies from start-up to activation. You'll work alongside experienced legal, finance, and clinical operations professionals while supporting one dedicated Sponsor, allowing you to develop deep expertise and build lasting collaborative relationships.

If you enjoy owning negotiations, solving complex challenges, and making a meaningful impact on clinical research, we'd love to speak with you.

• 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
• Contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of:
• CTA drafting and negotiation
• Contract templates and fallback language
• Budget development and negotiation strategies
• Clinical trial start-up processes
• Experience maintaining negotiation status and documentation within Sponsor 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.

• Previous experience supporting a Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model.
• Leadership or mentoring experience (Senior level).
• CRO experience.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts.

Experience-Leveling:

• SCS-II/Contract Manager 2: Minimum of one (1) year of direct site contract and budget negotiations within CRO, site or pharma company required.
• Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3: Minimum of two (2) years of direct site contract and budget negotiation required. Demonstrates strong skillset in overall contract and budget management/oversight and has a minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience leading site contract negotiations as client-facing point of contact within an industry sponsored clinical trial setting.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

$56,400.00 - $95,900.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

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