Global Trials Optimization Specialist – Project Manager I

Syneos Health

Global Trials Optimization Specialist supporting feasibility, recruitment, retention, and enrollment strategy for Syneos Health’s clinical research programs. Using data and cross-functional coordination to optimize global trial execution.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial support, including recruitment planning, enrollment strategy, and trial optimization. Proficient in data analysis for decision-making and effective communication of reports and plans.

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Clinical Trials SupportRecruitment PlanningEnrollment StrategyData AnalysisOncology Clinical Trial Experience

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Hard Skills

Feasibility AssessmentTrial OptimizationTimeline CoordinationStakeholder AlignmentPerformance MonitoringRisk AssessmentVendor ManagementBudget EstimationReport DevelopmentEnrollment Support Material Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationDetail-OrientedAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

OncologyLung CancerBreast CancerEnrollment MonitoringPerformance AnalysisCountry ValidationTrial Allocation Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather data, benchmarks, and modeling inputs to support feasibility and trial optimization planning
Support program review development, content review, and escalation of requirements
Plan timelines for validation, deliverable development, stakeholder alignment, presentations, and country validation requests
Support validation and Clinical Trials Allocation Committee activities, including scenario planning, risk table inputs, validation review, modeling updates, and final allocation requests
Author the initial Global Trials Optimization Report and maintain updates throughout the trial lifecycle
Complete recruitment needs assessments and keep trial-level GTO reports current and actionable
Lead early recruitment and retention planning during feasibility
Develop recruitment needs assessments and program-level recruitment budget estimates
Submit vendor requests and prepare recruitment and retention plans
Partner with legal on concept reviews, vendor proposal reviews, scopes of work, and material or tactic reviews
Ensure recruitment and retention plans and enrollment support materials are implemented effectively
Oversee enrollment support material development and tactic execution
Provide materials to the Metrics, Analytics & Performance team for Study Optimizer plan entry
Request and manage system updates as trial needs evolve
Identify enrollment challenges, assess risks, and recommend mitigations with study teams
Manage routine enrollment support materials and vendor activities
Monitor enrollment performance and prepare standard reporting
Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities for enhanced support
Coordinate enhanced enrollment support, including rescue site and country activities, recruitment and retention meetings, participant- or site-facing materials, rescue vendor engagement, advocacy engagement, and community outreach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting clinical trials, feasibility, recruitment planning, enrollment strategy, or trial optimization
Strong ability to gather, interpret, and apply data for planning and decision-making
Experience coordinating timelines, deliverables, stakeholder reviews, and cross-functional inputs
Ability to work with clinical trial teams, vendors, legal, analytics, and other business partners
Strong written communication skills for developing reports, plans, updates, and study-facing materials
Detail-oriented approach with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical research environment
Oncology clinical trial experience, especially in lung or breast cancer studies, highly preferred
Prior experience as an oncology site coordinator highly preferred
Experience with recruitment and retention vendors, enrollment support materials, or patient/site-facing recruitment tactics highly preferred
Familiarity with enrollment monitoring, performance analysis, country validation, risk tables, or trial allocation processes highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
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