Project Associate-ideal opportunity for CTA or Project Specialist

Syneos Health 2 Locations Updated 23 September 2026
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Job description

Project Associate-ideal opportunity for CTA or Project Specialist 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. Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®. Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know. WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE 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 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. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. Job Responsibilities Job Summary The Project Associate will drive and support overall project management activities to ensure successful execution of clinical trials, which may range from single service studies to full scope or multiple protocol and/or global projects. This role requires coordination of project tasks, maintaining documentation, communicating with stakeholders, and maintenance of timelines and budgets. A Project Associate may be allocated to function at the Sr. Project Associate (Sr. PA) level within a large project team or on a small project. Responsibilities • Drives the planning and execution of elements of clinical trials in partnership with the Project Lead. • Ensures projects adhere to strict timelines and are delivered within budget. • Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the efficient execution of projects. • Conducts ongoing analysis of project performance to drive the successful completion of short and long-term goals. • May maintain and distribute study-specific financial reports and contribute to study’s financial health using financial processes and systems. • Documents project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders. • Leads communication between project team members, ensuring all parties are informed of project status and changes. • Documents and escalates project risks and issues and drives timely follow-through and completion. • Maintenance of systems and project management tools and methodologies. • Drives quality assurance activities, including preparation for audits and internal review, prepare documentation and follow through to resolution on actionable issues. Additional Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, project management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to manage time and work independently. • High proficiency with full MS Office Applications and/or project management software tools. • Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an • Ability to travel if necessary preferred (approximately 5%). • Effective verbal and writing skills in English. We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available. 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.

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