Site Activation Specialist I

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

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 our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with.

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing quality on deliverables at the country level and follows project requirements and applicable country rules, with oversight from the SSU Country Manager.
• Works within the forecasted submission/approval timelines and ensures they are complied with and tracks milestone progress in agreed upon SSU tracking system in real time; if forecasted timelines are not reached provides clear rationale for delays, assists with contingency plan to mitigate impact, and escalates the issue as soon as identified.
• Monitors basic financial aspects of the project and the number of hours/tasks available per contract; escalates discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Reviews and complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) in a timely manner, keeps training records updated accordingly and ensures timesheet compliance.
• Ensure all relevant documents are submitted to the Trial Master File (TMF) as per Company SOP/Sponsor requirements.
• Responsible for one or more of the following functions at the country level:

• Local Submissions Specialist - Follows the project direction provided by the designated country start-up advisor (CSA) and SAM. May serve as a point of contact for the SAM/PM (or designee) during start-up on allocated projects. Compiles and/or reviews essential document packages for site activation and may also be involved in essential document collection from site. Prepares and submits Central EC Applications, Local EC Applications, RA Applications, and other local regulatory authorities or hospital approval submissions as required and under supervision.
• Prepares ongoing submissions, amendments, and periodic notifications required by central and local EC and RA, and other local regulatory authorities as needed within the country; includes safety notifications as required by local rules, with oversight from the SSU Country Manager.
• May act as liaison and facilitator between investigational sites and functional leads for related tasks and/or issues.
• Oversee site activation end to end process at country/site level.
• Local Site ID and Feasibility Support – Provides support with site selection lead and PM/SAM to ensure that the appropriate sites are selected for individual studies based on the requirements of the clinical trial.
• Local Investigator Contract and Budget Negotiator – Supports the SAM to agree on country template contract and budget. Assists in producing site-specific contracts from country template. Under supervision assist in negotiations of budget and contract with site and via Site Contracts Service Centre and SAM lead with Sponsor until resolution of issues and contract execution. Assists with quality control and arranges execution of CTAs as well as archival of documents into repositories and capture of metadata.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Good understanding of clinical trial process across Phases II-IV and ICH GCP.
• Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with investigative site personnel.
• Good organizational skills and good attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to take direction from multiple individuals and set priorities accordingly.
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple function groups (clinical team, PM, Director).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. Utilize problem-solving techniques effectively.
• Quality-driven in all managed activities.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to rapidly changing environment and learn/perform new functions.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we take into consideration transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.