Site Contracts Specialist I /Contract Manager I (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US only)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

About the role

We are seeking a Contract Manager I to join a high-performing Sponsor-Dedicated team supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company. In this role, you will support the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements, amendments, and study budgets while partnering with internal stakeholders and investigative sites to help advance clinical research. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career contracts professional who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop expertise in clinical trial contracting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of Clinical Trial Agreement Amendments (CTA AMDs) and related contract documents using approved templates, fallback language, and Lead guidance.
• Manage execution of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) using approved templates and Lead guidance.
• Support site budget amendment negotiations within established parameters and escalation guidelines.
• Track amendment negotiation activities and maintain accurate records in sponsor systems and internal tracking tools.
• Review/QC all deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Attend internal and external project meetings and provide updates on assigned contract negotiations as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support study start-up and site activation timelines.
• Build productive working relationships with investigative sites and internal stakeholders.
• Identify issues that may impact contract execution timelines and escalate as appropriate.
• Prepare contract and budget escalation packages when required.
• May support the finalization and execution of CTAs and initial budgets.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, training, and developmental opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Up to two (2) years of experience in clinical research, site contracts and budgets, contract administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of:
  • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
  • Site budgets and budget negotiations
  • Contract lifecycle management processes
  • Clinical trial start-up activities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environment.
• Exposure to clinical trial agreements, research budgets, or study start-up activities.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) or other contract tracking tools.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical research processes.

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• 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) and sick time

Pay

Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $79,900.00. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.