Site Activation Manager – II

Syneos Health

Leads and manages Site Start-Up deliverables for clinical studies at Syneos Health. Collaborates with multiple functional teams to ensure project deliverables meet expectations.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible and accountable for the customer-focused leadership and management of Site Start-Up (SSU) deliverables within a country, region or globally, within the assigned projects.
Directs the technical and operational aspects of the Site Start-Up deliverables of the assigned projects.
Accountable for the delivery of activation-ready study sites on time, on budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Responsible for overseeing all Site Start-Up activities from site selection/recommendation through site-activation ready and all maintenance activities for the life cycle of the study.
Develops SSU timelines as required and reports progress including plans to address potential risks/gaps to the project team, Project Manager (PM), SSU Management and Project Sponsor.
Collaborates with major functional areas including, but not limited to: Business Development, Alliance Management, Contracts and Proposals Development, SSU Country Managers, Project Management, Clinical, Data Management and Medical Writing.
Ensures all project deliverables meet the internal and customers’ expectations as per contracted deliverables, providing accurate projections, reports and updates, and ongoing risk identification, mitigation and management.
Develops and maintains relationships with customers in alignment with their assigned projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, Higher Degree Preferred.
Excellent understanding of clinical trial process across Phases II-IV and ICH GCP
Good understanding 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 organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Quality-driven in all managed activities.
Strong negotiating skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate an ability to provide quality feedback and guidance to peers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial processclinical protocolsproject managementvendor managementrisk identificationrisk mitigationstudy specificationsSSU timelinesICH GCPsite activation

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiating skillsproblem-solving skillsquality-drivenability to provide feedbackcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeHigher Degree Preferred