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Site Contract Specialist (Hyderabad)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
4-8 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 15, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Site Contract Specialist – Clinical Research (Hyderabad)

Job Requisition ID: 25103283
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad, India
Experience Required: 4–8 Years
Function: Site Contracts | Clinical Trial Start-Up | SSU | CRO Operations


About the Company

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization supporting clinical development, medical affairs, and commercialization. Operating across 110+ countries with over 29,000 employees, Syneos Health partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to accelerate clinical development and deliver patient-centric solutions.


Role Overview

Syneos Health is hiring a Site Contract Specialist to support global clinical trial start-up and site contracting activities from its Hyderabad office. This role plays a critical part in negotiating, preparing, and managing clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and site budgets, while collaborating with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and investigative sites.

The ideal candidate will bring strong contract management expertise, in-depth knowledge of clinical trial start-up processes, and experience working within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.


Key Responsibilities

Site Contracting & Budget Management

  • Administer end-to-end site contract management activities, including CTAs, budgets, informed consent forms, investigator agreements, vendor contracts, and related study documents

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize site contracts and budgets using country and sponsor templates

  • Support multi-country clinical trial projects under supervision, ensuring alignment with sponsor and regulatory requirements

  • Coordinate submissions of site contracts and budgets through Site Contracts Service Centre and SSUL until full resolution

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Actively manage ongoing contract-related issues in collaboration with Contract Managers and project teams

  • Track contracting milestones in real time using approved SSU tracking systems and ensure adherence to forecasted timelines

  • Represent Site Contracts and Site Start-Up (SSU) functions in internal and sponsor-facing meetings

  • Serve as a communication liaison between sites, internal stakeholders, sponsors, and external vendors

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

  • Perform quality control reviews to ensure contracts are complete, accurate, and compliant with SOPs and legal requirements

  • Arrange execution of contracts by authorized signatories and ensure proper archival in document repositories

  • Maintain site contract templates, databases, and study-specific files

  • Prepare amended contracts and budgets as required during study lifecycle

Process Improvement & Team Support

  • Identify opportunities to streamline contract workflows and improve efficiency

  • Support business development activities and proposal development related to site contracts

  • Train and mentor junior team members on SOPs, Work Instructions, and best practices

  • Maintain training materials and contribute to SSU quality assurance and process improvement initiatives

Financial & Operational Oversight

  • Monitor basic financial aspects of contracts, including hours and task allocation

  • Escalate discrepancies or risks proactively to management

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions, training requirements, and timesheet policies


Education & Experience Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field

  • Advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory

Experience:

  • 4–8 years of experience in site contracts, clinical trial start-up, or contract management

  • Mandatory experience within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical industry

  • Proven experience handling clinical trial agreements, site budgets, and negotiations


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and trial start-up processes

  • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical trial phases (II–IV)

  • Solid understanding of clinical protocols and study specifications

  • Advanced project management skills in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and vendor management skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • High attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset

  • Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on complex, global clinical trials with leading sponsors

  • Exposure to multi-country contracting and high-impact clinical programs

  • Structured career progression and continuous learning opportunities

  • Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven work culture


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with applicable employment laws.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your career in Clinical Site Contracting and Trial Start-Up with a globally recognized CRO.