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

Syneos Health • Morrisville, NC

3d • $56,400 - $95,900 • Remote

About The Position

Syneos Health is a leading life sciences services organization that partners with innovators across the drug development and commercialization continuum. The Clinical Solutions team acts with a drug development mindset, applying expertise to understand customer needs and shape solutions. This role is part of a high-performing, Sponsor-Dedicated team supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company. The Senior Site Contracts Specialist will independently manage U.S. site contract and budget negotiations, partnering with cross-functional teams to accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies to patients. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can manage Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and budgets with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct site contract and budget negotiations within CRO, site or pharma company required (for SCS-II/Contract Manager 2).
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct site contract and budget negotiation required (for Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3).
• 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 (for Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level