Senior Payment Specialist – Sponsor-dedicated

Syneos Health

Senior Payment Specialist managing payments for clinical trials at Syneos Health. Ensuring compliance with agreements and collaborating with internal teams for process improvements.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute site payments in compliance with Clinical Trial Agreements and individual site staff agreements
Manage and execute participant payments in line with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies
Accurately record payment transactions and updates in relevant electronic systems
Prepare and process payment requests in the designated grant management system within required timelines and update systems as needed following signed contract amendments
Create Purchase Orders (POs) based on established contract values in coordination with Budget & Contract Specialists and Trial Managers
Set up new suppliers for newly engaged site staff participating in clinical trials
Track and monitor payment status regularly, proactively identifying and resolving issues and reporting inaccuracies as needed
Contribute to the development and implementation of site payment process improvements in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. budget, contract, start-up, legal and finance) to ensure efficient execution of payment processes and issue resolution
Handle financial communication with designated site contacts and site staff regarding payment processes
Communicate with sites and clinical teams on payment status and address any questions or updates
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for site payment-related processes and inquiries
Deliver assigned tasks proactively, independently, and in accordance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Support high-quality execution of clinical trial payment activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business, science, or a related field
Minimum of year experience in in clinical studies, pharma/biotech, or financial operations, ideally with global exposure
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage time and work independently
High proficiency with full MS Office Applications
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade
High level of competence in English language.

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;
total rewards program.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payment Transaction RecordingGrant Management System ProcessingPurchase Order CreationSite Staff EngagementPayment Status Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications

Associates Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Science, or Related Field