Remote Senior Clinical Operations Lead for Global Trials

Syneos Health, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonuses based on performance

Flexible PTO and sick time

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Clinical Operations—Full Service to lead and deliver complex, multi‑protocol clinical trials. Remote in the United States, you will oversee start‑to‑finish execution, budgets, timelines and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with sponsors and internal teams.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, CRO experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. You will mentor junior staff and drive high standards of quality and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• CRO experience required.
• Proven experience independently managing clinical trials from initiation through closeout.
• Strong hands-on cross-functional project management experience with direct involvement in study execution.
• Experience independently managing project budgets, timelines, resources, and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and the clinical development process.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage clinical studies from startup through closeout.
• Lead the operational and financial execution of Phase II and III clinical trials, including global and multi‑protocol studies.
• Act as the primary liaison between sponsors and internal project teams.
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Drive day‑to‑day study execution and proactively identify and resolve project issues.
• Coordinate activities across functional teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accountability for project quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Clinical Operations—Full Service to lead and deliver complex, multi‑protocol clinical trials. Remote in the United States, you will oversee start‑to‑finish execution, budgets, timelines and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with sponsors and internal teams.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, CRO experience, and the ability to travel up to 25%. You will mentor junior staff and drive high standards of quality and customer satisfaction