Site Contracts Specialist I /Contract Manager I (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US only)
About The Position
Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. This role is for a Site Contracts Specialist I /Contract Manager I – Sponsor Dedicated, working remotely in the U.S. only. The position supports the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements, amendments, and study budgets while partnering with internal stakeholders and investigative sites to help advance clinical research. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career contracts professional who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop expertise in clinical trial contracting and budgeting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Up to two (2) years of experience in clinical research, site contracts and budgets, contract administration, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Site budgets and budget negotiations, Contract lifecycle management processes, and Clinical trial start-up activities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environment.
- Exposure to clinical trial agreements, research budgets, or study start-up activities.
- Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) or other contract tracking tools.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical research processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of Clinical Trial Agreement Amendments (CTA AMDs) and related contract documents using approved templates, fallback language, and Lead guidance.
- Manage execution of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) using approved templates and Lead guidance.
- Support site budget amendment negotiations within established parameters and escalation guidelines.
- Track amendment negotiation activities and maintain accurate records in sponsor systems and internal tracking tools.
- Review/QC all deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
- Attend internal and external project meetings and provide updates on assigned contract negotiations as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support study start-up and site activation timelines.
- Build productive working relationships with investigative sites and internal stakeholders.
- Identify issues that may impact contract execution timelines and escalate as appropriate.
- Prepare contract and budget escalation packages when required.
- May support the finalization and execution of CTAs and initial budgets.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, training, and developmental opportunities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
