Remote Senior Sourcing Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Senior Site Contracts Manager (Sponsor Dedicated /Remote – US Based) Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. 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 deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. 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 building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone's life. We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress. Job Responsibilities Are you a contracts expert who thrives on navigating complexity, building strong site partnerships, and driving timelines forward? Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Manager to support a sponsor‐dedicated program focused on high‐impact Pharma & Vaccine studies. If you're energized by problem‐solving, negotiation, and leading projects across multiple therapeutic areas—especially oncology we'd love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Budgeting & Template Development Negotiate budgets from start to finish from a Sponsor perspective directly with clinical sites. Fully understand budget and contract language for Pharma & Vaccine clinical trials. Develop and refine templates to support consistency, compliance, and strategic study needs. Contract Negotiation & Risk Management Lead direct negotiations with large academic institutions and other critical stakeholders. Draft and finalize clinical trial agreements that balance business objectives with legal and operational protections. Conduct due diligence checks—such as FMV assessments and site justification reviews—when initial offers are declined. Determine when requests require budget or language escalation and secure appropriate approvals. Project Leadership & Delivery Prioritize and lead multiple contracting projects across several therapeutic areas (oncology experience strongly preferred). Proactively escalate risks, timeline impacts, or delays that could affect CTA execution. Tools, Systems & Communication Demonstrate expert proficiency in Excel and clinical trial management systems. Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, incorporating feedback seamlessly. Maintain accurate and timely updates in departmental trackers and databases. Compliance, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Deepen and maintain knowledge of GCP, sponsor processes, SOPs, work instructions, and new technologies. Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Support and train additional team members as needed. Contribute to process improvement initiatives that simplify workflows and eliminate inefficiencies. Take on ad‐hoc tasks and diverse projects with a solutions‐oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications Oncology therapeutic area experience Prior experience with pharma, CRO, or investigative sites Strong project management skills and comfort leading cross‐functional efforts Experience leveraging AI in the contracts and budgets space What You Bring (Minimum qualifications) 4+ years of experience working in a fast paced and volume driven work environment 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‐related milestones (e.g., SIV) Bachelors degree Additional Job Description Additional Job Description Minimum of 4 years experience Provides expert guidance to develop detailed specifications and negotiate content of clinical trial agreements that are robust, timely, and add significant opportunity for value generation to the business while minimizing legal, operational, and financial risk during the contract life cycle. Participates in creating and delivering solutions for simplifying work practices to increase productivity and reduce waste. In the event the contracting party does not proceed forward with the initial offer the Contract Manager is responsible for performing due diligence checks which includes but is not limited to Fair Market Value and review of site justifications. Determine if the contracting party's requested changes warrant a budget and/or language escalation and to seek the appropriate approvals. Escalate delays, impact to timelines, or risks that limit the ability to deliver a fully executed CTA within the timelines specified. The Contract Manager should be very proficient in excel and other clinical trial management tools. Demonstrate effectiveness in both oral and written communication. Effectively express ideas and incorporate feedback into deliverables to generate quality output. Continuously development of knowledge of GCP, sponsor guidelines, SOPs, Work Instructions, Ways of Working, new technologies and capabilities. The Contract Manager should have experience with clinical study protocols and study timelines and milestones (i.e. SIV). Leads and supports diverse projects and initiatives as needed. Effectively builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Drives a culture of trust, respect, transparency, and accountability. Timely and accurate updating of all departmental databases and trackers. Ad hoc requests as needed. Train and support additional team members as required. Additional Preferred Experience in oncology therapeutic area Experience working in pharma and/or site Project management skills This is a US based remote position. 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. 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 flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time Salary Range: $79,800.00 - $139,600.00 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. http://www.syneoshealth.com 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. Discover what our Syneos Health colleagues already know: work here matters everywhere. Work alongside the brightest minds in the biopharmaceutical industry taking down walls and removing barriers to speed our customers' delivery of important therapies to patients. We are strategic thinkers who actively seek different perspectives, whether across offices or across oceans. Because we solve some of the toughest challenges facing the most prestigious healthcare companies today, you'll gain exposure and be supported with comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing. The diversification and breadth of Syneos Health creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. We're a growing, global company dedicated to advancing our talent past their initial role. Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients' lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you're guaranteed to: Partner with the most diverse team of experts in the industry. From the top down, our people are inspiring. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it. Work in specialized Syneos Health teams that are therapeutically or functionally aligned for expert collaboration. We assemble clinical teams where everyone, from CRAs to senior management, is skilled in the same therapeutic area or customer teams. With this structure, everyone on your team speaks the same language and can deliver unique insights into the therapeutic environment and patient population. We are partners with purpose. We integrate seamlessly with our customers and do what's best for their success. Our people provide the brilliant ideas, valuable insights and endless energy that accelerates the impact of life changing therapies worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr