Job Description
Overview Senior Site Activation Manager (SAM) 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 Senior Site Activation Manager (SAM) Sponsor-Dedicated/ Remote - US Based This is a high-visibility opportunity for outstanding Site Activation Managers ready to step into a more strategic, sponsor-facing role within an FSP model. You\'ll lead global site activation efforts while helping shape processes in a fast-evolving environment. What You\'ll Own End-to-End SSU Leadership Drive global site start-up strategy and execution from site identification through activation and lifecycle maintenance Own SSU timelines, forecasts, and delivery against contracted milestones Identify risks early (regulatory, enrollment, timelines) and implement mitigation plans Operational Oversight Lead all start-up deliverables, including: Site identification and feasibility Regulatory submissions and lifecycle maintenance (amendments, HA/EC communications, licenses) CTA and investigator budget negotiation/execution Essential document collection and TMF readiness Ensure delivery aligns with SOPs, sponsor expectations, and quality standards Sponsor & Cross-Functional Engagement Act as a key interface with sponsor stakeholders, presenting strategy, risks, and status Partner across Clinical Ops, PM, Contracts, Data Management, Medical Writing, and SSU Country teams Collaborate within a team-first, highly accountable FSP environment Financial & Scope Accountability Review SSU budgets vs. milestones and support profitability targets Track and manage out-of-scope activities in partnership with PM/SSU leadership Regulatory Leadership Oversee preparation of core submission documents and amendment dossiers Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessments and communicate risks Support development of SIS/ICF documents and country-specific submissions Process & Build Mindset Contribute to process creation and refinement as the team scales Operate effectively in a setting where execution and process development happen in parallel Required Experience Minimum 3 years prior experience as a Site Activation Manager (SAM). Minimum of 2 years\' experience in managing large scale, US-based Site Activation with high success. Strong track record delivering SSU activities across Phase II-IV trials Solid understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory pathways, and start-up processes Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills Highly Preferred FSP (Functional Service Provider) experience Prior Global SAM responsibility (regional experience considered with strong performance, if US based sites.) Experience integrating Syneos and sponsor systems Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and help build processes while delivering Track record of high performance and readiness for increased scope/visibility What Success Looks Like You\'re known for staying focused and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments, consistently delivering strong results. You are proact