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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. 5, 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 Overview

Syneos Health®, a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, is seeking a Site Contracts Specialist (Level I, II, or Senior) to join a sponsor-dedicated clinical development team. This hybrid-based role in Belgrade requires professional fluency in both Arabic and English and plays a critical role in managing site contracts and budgets for industry-sponsored clinical trials.

The successful candidate will support clinical trial start-up activities by overseeing site contract negotiations, budget development, compliance, and execution across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with regulatory, legal, and operational requirements.


Key Responsibilities

Site Contract & Budget Management

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

  • Prepare, review, and negotiate site-specific contracts using approved country templates in collaboration with sponsors and internal stakeholders.

  • Support Site Start-Up Lead (SSUL) in country-level contract and budget alignment.

Clinical Trial Start-Up Support

  • Coordinate contract submissions, approvals, execution, and archival in document repositories with accurate metadata capture.

  • Ensure contracts and budgets meet quality, compliance, and accuracy standards prior to execution.

  • Track contract milestones and timelines using established SSU tracking systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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

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

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

Project & Process Management

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

  • Support process optimization initiatives and contribute innovative solutions to improve contracting efficiency.

  • Monitor financial elements of site contracts and escalate discrepancies proactively.

Leadership & Mentorship (Senior Levels)

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

  • Contribute to training materials, quality assurance plans, and SOP/WI updates.

  • Provide guidance, feedback, and functional support to ensure high-quality deliverables.


Required Qualifications

Education

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

  • Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

  • Site Contracts Specialist I: 2–4 years of experience in clinical trial contracts or site start-up activities.

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

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

  • Prior experience in the CRO or biopharmaceutical industry is essential.

Technical & Professional Skills

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

  • In-depth understanding of clinical trial start-up and site contracting requirements.

  • 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 abilities.

Language Requirements

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

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

  • High attention to detail and quality-driven mindset.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across functions.

  • Customer-focused, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.


Why Join Syneos Health

At Syneos Health, you will work at the intersection of clinical development and innovation, contributing to programs that support a significant percentage of FDA- and EMA-approved therapies worldwide. With operations in over 110 countries, Syneos Health offers global exposure, structured career development, continuous learning, and a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and excellence.


Additional Information

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