Clinical Contract Support Specialist (Sponsor Dedicated/ US- Remote)

Clinical Contract Support Specialist (Sponsor Dedicated/ US- Remote)

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Contract Support Specialist

Sponsor-Dedicated | Fully Remote (U.S.-Based)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Clinical Contract Support Specialist to join a sponsor-dedicated team supporting clinical contract and document management activities.

In this role, you will work directly with the sponsor’s clinical operations and legal teams to facilitate the creation, negotiation, execution, and maintenance of clinical trial agreements and supporting documentation. You will serve as a key operational partner, ensuring accurate and timely documentation across internal systems while acting as a primary point of contact for clinical sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, high-performance environment, enjoys ownership of their work, and wants to be embedded within a leading global sponsor organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Create site-specific agreements using approved templates and study-specific parameters

• Assist with and process contract amendments throughout the lifecycle

• Track the progress of contract and budget negotiations to support turnaround time expectations

• Create and maintain organized folders within SharePoint

• Upload, organize, and maintain documents in Veeva; ensure system accuracy and completeness

• Route documents for signature within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system

• Communicate directly with clinical sites to gather required documentation and resolve issues efficiently

• Merge documents and prepare finalized files for internal and external distribution

• Maintain trackers and internal systems with consistent, real-time updates

Required Qualifications

We are looking for someone who combines precision with initiative and can manage volume without sacrificing quality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and project management abilities

• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and strong quality control mindset

• Comfortable navigating evolving priorities and adapting to change

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite:

  • Word – document creation, formatting, and editing

  • Excel – spreadsheet management, tracking, and data analysis

  • PowerPoint – creating and editing presentations

  • OneNote – organizing information and supporting team collaboration

• Comfortable using and adapting to new technologies and platforms (e.g., Salesforce, AI-enabled tools)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

• Prior experience in clinical research or the pharmaceutical industry

• Familiarity with Veeva and SharePoint

What We Offer

• Fully remote (U.S.-based) position

• Dedicated role supporting a global sponsor

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful clinical research initiatives

• A dynamic, supportive, and team-focused work environment

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly take ownership, gain meaningful exposure to sponsor operations, and build deep expertise in clinical research contract management — all within a collaborative and supportive environment — we would love to hear from you!

At  Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a 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, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range:

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.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.