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Site Contracts Specialist L/ Ii/ Sr, Sponsor Dedicated, Hybrid Based. Fluency In Arabic And English Essential.

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
2-7+ years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: 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 Contracts Specialist I / II / Senior

Sponsor Dedicated | Hybrid Role | Arabic & English Fluency Required

Updated: February 3, 2026
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Job ID: 25002152-OTHLOC-3556-2DR


Job Summary

Syneos Health®, a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, is hiring a Site Contracts Specialist (I, II, or Senior level) to support sponsor-dedicated clinical development programs. This hybrid-based position in Belgrade requires fluency in both Arabic and English and plays a key role in managing site contracts, budgets, and clinical trial start-up activities for global studies.

The role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in clinical trial contracting, CRO operations, and site start-up (SSU) who can collaborate across legal, finance, and clinical teams to ensure timely and compliant study activation.


Key Responsibilities

Site Contract & Budget Administration

  • Manage end-to-end site contract processes, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), budgets, amendments, and related documentation.

  • Prepare site-specific contracts using approved country templates and support submission workflows.

  • Support negotiations of contracts and budgets with investigative sites in collaboration with sponsors and internal stakeholders.

Clinical Trial Start-Up & Compliance

  • Coordinate execution, quality control, and archival of contracts in document management systems with accurate metadata capture.

  • Review contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

  • Track country and site-level contracting milestones in real time using SSU tracking tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a primary liaison between sponsors, sites, legal, finance, clinical operations, and vendor teams.

  • Communicate contractual, budgetary, and legal considerations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Represent Site Contracts and Site Start-Up functions in internal and customer-facing meetings.

Project & Process Management

  • Manage ongoing contract issues, follow-ups, and amendments throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance contract turnaround times and efficiency.

  • Monitor basic financial aspects of site contracts and escalate discrepancies appropriately.

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing (Senior Levels)

  • Mentor and train junior team members on SOPs, Work Instructions, and best practices.

  • Maintain and update training materials, SOPs, and quality documentation.

  • Provide functional guidance and quality oversight across site contract deliverables.


Required Qualifications

Education

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

  • Advanced degree preferred.

Experience Requirements (by Level)

  • Site Contracts Specialist I: 2–4 years of experience in clinical trial contracts, SSU, or site management.

  • Site Contracts Specialist II: 4–7 years of experience in site contract negotiation and management within a CRO or pharmaceutical company.

  • Senior Site Contracts Specialist: 7+ years of experience in clinical trial contracting, including mentoring or leadership responsibilities.

  • Experience in a CRO or biopharmaceutical environment is essential.

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes (Phases II–IV) and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • In-depth knowledge of clinical trial start-up and site contracting workflows.

  • Proven contract and budget negotiation skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Project management experience in a fast-paced, global environment.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Language Requirement

  • Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Core Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.

  • Customer-focused, adaptable, and collaborative approach.


Why Join Syneos Health

Syneos Health has supported the majority of FDA- and EMA-approved therapies in recent years and operates across more than 110 countries. Employees benefit from global exposure, structured career development, therapeutic training, and a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Every role contributes directly to advancing life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.


Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Syneos Health may assign additional duties as business needs evolve. Equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience may be considered. Employment decisions comply with applicable local and international employment laws and equal opportunity standards.