Site Contract Manager, II

Syneos Health

Site Contracts Manager negotiating US clinical trial agreements for Syneos Health, a life sciences services organization. Managing budgets, risk, timelines, and academic-site partnerships across Pharma and Vaccine studies.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47,000 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating clinical trial budgets and agreements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in project management and relationship building across various stakeholders in the clinical trial landscape.

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Clinical Trial Budget NegotiationClinical Trial Management SystemsProject Management SkillsGCP KnowledgeOncology Therapeutic Area Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget NegotiationContract DraftingFMV AssessmentClinical Study ProtocolsExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPrioritizationTeam Support and Training

Industry Keywords

PharmaCROSOPsInvestigative SitesClinical Trials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate clinical trial budgets from start to finish directly with clinical sites from a Sponsor perspective
Understand budget and contract language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials
Develop and refine templates for consistency, compliance, and strategic study needs
Lead direct negotiations with large academic institutions and other critical stakeholders
Draft and finalize clinical trial agreements balancing business objectives with legal and operational protections
Conduct FMV assessments and site justification reviews when initial offers are declined
Determine when budget or language escalation is needed and secure appropriate approvals
Prioritize and lead multiple contracting projects across several therapeutic areas
Escalate risks, timeline impacts, or delays affecting CTA execution
Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases
Build relationships with internal and external partners
Support and train additional team members
Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Take on ad-hoc tasks and diverse projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in a fast-paced and volume-driven work environment
Direct experience negotiating with large academic institutions
Ability to juggle priorities, lead projects, and deliver results under tight timelines
Strong understanding of clinical study protocols, timelines, and site-related milestones, such as SIV
Bachelor’s degree
Expert proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems
Knowledge of GCP, sponsor processes, SOPs, and work instructions
Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred
Prior experience with pharma, CRO, or investigative sites preferred
Strong project management skills and comfort leading cross-functional efforts preferred
Experience leveraging AI in contracts and budgets preferred

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 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)
Sick time
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate
Comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing