Remote Senior Site Contracts Manager – Oncology Focus

Syneos Health, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company car or car allowance

401k company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Manager to develop, negotiate, and manage US site budgets and clinical trial agreements for sponsor-dedicated studies. You will collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and major academic partners to craft robust contracts that support operational excellence while mitigating risk.

This role requires a clear communicator, capable leader, and skilled negotiator who can drive timelines and deliver results across multiple therapeutic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong budgeting and contract experience.
• 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 milestones.
• Oncology experience and pharma/CRO familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate US site budgets and clinical trial agreements.
• Lead direct negotiations with academic institutions and other stakeholders.
• Draft and finalize CTAs balancing business objectives with protections.
• Conduct due diligence checks (FMV, site justification) when needed.
• Oversee multiple contracting projects across therapeutic areas, especially oncology.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Manager to develop, negotiate, and manage US site budgets and clinical trial agreements for sponsor-dedicated studies. You will collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and major academic partners to craft robust contracts that support operational excellence while mitigating risk.

This role requires a clear communicator, capable leader, and skilled negotiator who can drive timelines and deliver results across multiple therapeutic