Project Manager

Syneos Health

Project Manager coordinating clinical studies for Syneos Health, a global life sciences services organization. Managing trial documentation, vendors, budgets, risks, deliverables, and client communications.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,600 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management of clinical studies, including scope, schedule, and cost control, while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines. Proficient in vendor management, financial reporting, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementGood Clinical Practice/ICH GuidelinesVendor ManagementFinancial ReportingTime Management

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Hard Skills

Trial Master File ManagementInterim AnalysesDatabase SnapshotsFinal CSRRisk Mitigation StrategiesMetric ReportingBudget ReconciliationChange Order ManagementProposal DevelopmentTherapeutic Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityAbility to Handle Multiple Tasks

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Contract Research OrganizationPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyRegulatory RequirementsClinical Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support overall project management of clinical studies under the direction of a Project Manager Lead
Help control project scope, schedule, and cost across single-service, full-scope, or multiple-protocol projects
Liaise with customers, vendors, and investigative sites from proposal development through final deliverables
Create and maintain the Trial Master File Management (TMF) Plan
Review the TMF for quality, completeness, and inspection readiness
Coordinate and monitor study deliverables across internal functional departments and vendors
Assist with interim analyses, database snapshots and locks, final CSR, and study closure
Assist with vendor identification and contracting
Manage vendors, deliverables, scope creep, and change orders
Support resource management and team member transitions
Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies
Create and maintain metric reports for clients or senior management
Support study financial performance and financial reporting
Attend financial review meetings and assist with budget reconciliation and overrun identification
Review and approve site and vendor invoices
Represent the company to clients and communicate deliverable statuses
Participate in customer proposal development
Plan, coordinate, and present internal and external meetings
Facilitate team training in accordance with protocol and project requirements
Develop knowledge of the current therapeutic environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field equivalent preferred
Prior experience in a contract research organization (CRO), pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company preferred
CRO and relevant therapeutic experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
Strong organizational skills
Strong ability to manage time and work independently
Excellent written and spoken English communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment
High level of competency in English language
Proficiency with MS Office Applications
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 25%

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