Senior Site Contract Specialist, Contract Manager (Sponsor Dedicated)

Syneos Health

Senior site contracts manager negotiating U.S. clinical trial agreements and budgets for Syneos Health, a life sciences services organization.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $56,400 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing U.S. site contract and budget negotiations within clinical trial settings, with a strong focus on Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), negotiation strategies, and stakeholder relationship management. Proficient in project management and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.

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Site Contract NegotiationBudget NegotiationClinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)Project ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract Lifecycle ManagementCTA DraftingBudget DevelopmentNegotiation StrategiesClinical Trial Start-Up ProcessesNegotiation Status DocumentationICH-GCP UnderstandingPhase II-IV Clinical TrialsContract TemplatesFallback Language

Soft Skills

Exceptional Negotiation AbilitiesCommunication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganization SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteClinical Trial Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Sponsor-Dedicated ModelCRO ExperienceProcess Improvement InitiativesSite Start-UpClinical Development Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage U.S. site contract and budget negotiations for a sponsor-dedicated team
Review contract language and study budgets for completeness and accuracy
Ensure revisions are properly incorporated and documented
Maintain internal project trackers with accurate, timely updates
Use sponsor-approved fallback language to negotiate site contract terms
Negotiate study budgets within approved parameters and follow escalation pathways
Attend weekly internal and external progress meetings and provide status updates
Partner with stakeholders on contract execution and site activation timelines
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Identify contractual and operational risks and drive resolution strategies
Prepare contract and budget escalation packages
Draft and finalize study start-up documentation, templates, and start-up plans
Prepare for and lead Study Team Kick-Off Meetings
Coordinate and facilitate contract and budget preparation and overview meetings
Prepare final contract documentation after negotiations and escalation approvals
Participate in pilot programs and stretch assignments supporting sponsor initiatives and role development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of two (2) years of direct site contract and budget negotiation experience for Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3
Minimum of one (1) year of direct site contract and budget negotiations for SCS-II/Contract Manager 2
Minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience leading site contract negotiations as a client-facing point of contact within an industry-sponsored clinical trial setting for Sr. SCS/Contract Manager 3
Experience independently managing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), CTA amendments, site budget negotiations, and contract lifecycle management with minimal oversight
Strong understanding of CTA drafting and negotiation, contract templates and fallback language, budget development and negotiation strategies, and clinical trial start-up processes
Experience maintaining negotiation status and documentation in 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
Preferred: experience supporting a Sponsor-Dedicated/FSP model
Preferred: leadership or mentoring experience
Preferred: CRO experience
Preferred: experience supporting process improvement initiatives within Site Start-Up or Site Contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Company car or car allowance
Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
Company match 401(k)
Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Sick time
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate