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Sr Clinical Operation Specialist / Lead Clinical Operation Specialist (Immediate Joiner)

Syneos Health
7-10 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
8 May 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Clinical Operations Specialist / Lead Clinical Operations Specialist

Company: Syneos Health
Location: IND – Remote
Job ID: 25108746
Updated On: May 13, 2026


Company Overview

Syneos Health is a global life sciences organization that supports clinical development, regulatory operations, and drug commercialization. The company works across the full clinical trial lifecycle to accelerate the delivery of new therapies.


Role Summary

The Senior / Lead Clinical Operations Specialist is responsible for:

  • Supporting clinical trial operations and study execution

  • Managing clinical trial systems, documentation, and study workflows

  • Supporting Clinical Project Managers in study planning and execution

  • Ensuring compliance, data accuracy, and operational efficiency across clinical trials


Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Trial Systems & Data Management

  • Maintain and update Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

  • Update study timelines, milestones, and regulatory approvals

  • Ensure accurate tracking of study progress in systems


2. Trial Master File (TMF) Management

  • Support setup and maintenance of TMF (Trial Master File)

  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper filing of essential documents

  • Coordinate with clinical teams for continuous TMF updates


3. Budget & Financial Support

  • Assist Clinical Project Managers with study budget tracking

  • Support planning, reporting, and reconciliation of study costs

  • Perform good receipt booking aligned with vendor financial reports


4. External Service Provider Coordination

  • Support setup and coordination of external vendors and service providers

  • Ensure required documentation and onboarding materials are complete

  • Monitor day-to-day vendor operations and follow-ups


5. Study Operations Support

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for study teams

  • Assist with study start-up, recruitment, and close-out activities

  • Support meeting scheduling, coordination, and documentation (minutes, reports)


6. Central Monitoring & Data Oversight (Advanced Responsibility)

  • Conduct central monitoring using eCRF, IRT, and lab data

  • Identify trends, safety signals, protocol deviations, and data issues

  • Communicate findings to CRAs and clinical teams for resolution

  • Support Data Review Team (DRT) discussions


7. Study Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare monitoring plans and study-specific tools (if required)

  • Review eCRFs and study-related documentation

  • Generate reports from clinical systems


8. Communication & Stakeholder Management

  • Participate in internal and external meetings

  • Maintain communication with clinical trial teams and vendors

  • Escalate critical issues to project leadership


Required Experience & Skills

  • 7–10 years of Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) experience

  • Exposure to centralized monitoring preferred

  • Strong understanding of clinical research operations

  • Experience with CTMS, TMF, and eCRF systems

  • Good communication skills in English

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and quick learner


Preferred Competencies

  • Experience in clinical trial start-up, conduct, and close-out

  • Knowledge of vendor management in clinical studies

  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and GCP guidelines

  • Ability to work independently in remote environments


Work Environment

  • Fully remote (India-based)

  • Global clinical operations setting

  • High collaboration with Clinical Project Managers and vendors

  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven clinical trial environment


Role Impact

  • Ensures smooth execution of clinical trials

  • Maintains compliance and data integrity across study systems

  • Supports patient safety and operational efficiency

  • Contributes to successful study delivery and regulatory readiness


Career Progression

This role can lead to:

  • Clinical Project Manager (CPM)

  • Clinical Operations Lead / Manager

  • Clinical Trial Manager (CTM)

  • Central Monitoring / Risk-Based Monitoring Lead roles