Client Services Manager

Updated: September 18, 2026 Location: Bridgewater, NJ, United States Job ID: 18198 You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else - remarkably smart. As a Client Services Manager (CSM) you will be a part of the Client Services team and have full responsibility for coordinating the operations needs for multiple Syneos Customers at one time. CSMs are responsible for building a trusted relationship with the Customer contacts as well as becoming the right hand of Syneos account leadership, e.g., the National Business Director and internal operational subject matter experts (SMEs). The CSM plays a key role in the account’s cultivation, growth, retention, and renewal. This role is Customer-facing; CSMs must be passionate project managers, be extremely organized, proactive, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment that constantly changes. Client Services is a team sport, and we are more interested in Tiggers than Eeyores; we invite you to join us if you are passionate about account management, have an authentic viewpoint, a sincere work ethic, and desire to grow. Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Act as the Customer support liaison on internal and external workstream meetings, from launch through steady state, inclusive of project close out. Facilitate all elements of internal and Customer-facing meetings including agenda creation, discussion, documentation and follow through, e.g., herding the cats. Produce, manage; and present key communications including timelines, project plans, workstream updates, etc. in a user-friendly fashion. CSM is the primary account owner and ensures accomplishment of all operational elements, identification of issues, appropriate escalation, and solution creation. Responsible for accurate and timely Syneos system updates and project documentation, including oversight of tasks owned by the Argentina-based specialist teammates. The CSM must be competent in indirect leadership, e.g., managing non-direct report colleagues and attaining team goals. Act as the first point of contact for our field/medical/engagement center team personnel related to operational needs, e.g., the CSM is the head of the operations pit crew. Proactively work with Customers, project & internal leads to accomplish essential tasks, timelines and deliverables. Seek to constantly improve processes, add value to the Customer experience, and aim for excellence, this incudes design of effective processes and identification of best practices and impactful change management. Once on-boarded CSMs participate in special projects to expand exposure to the Syneos organization and cultivate the skills necessary to grow a Syneos career. Become a true Client Services teammate by actively participating in department activities such as mentorship, culture club, book club, etc. Bring your authentic self, your creativity, sense of humor, have a point-of-view, and be solution oriented! Requirements BA/BS or equivalent experience. Previous pharmaceutical or healthcare experience a plus. Demonstrated ability to formally plan, execute, and deliver projects. Excellent client facing interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Organized, detail oriented and analytical skills. High emotional intelligence, composed, able to lead during challenging times. Working knowledge of account management discipline and related tools/techniques Able to quickly learn and retain information systems & logistics as it relates to customer needs. Ability to translate customer needs into operational requirements and identify key stakeholders to support those needs. This person will support the operational element related to all Syneos channels including field sales, Medical, Engagement Center, Nurse, and market Access teams. Knowledge of Veeva and Salesforce.com or other CRM is strongly desired. Willingness to travel ~10%. The annual base salary for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance. 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 will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Why Syneos Health? We partner with industry experts to solve and execute against today's toughest commercialization challenges facing the world's leading healthcare companies. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities on our Commercial Operations and Leadership teams. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world. W o r k H e r e M a t t e r s E v e r y w h e r e | How are you inspired to change lives? Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled) Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements. Discover what our more than 25,000 employees already know: work here matterseverywhere. We work hard,and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to thosewho need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday workimprovespatients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures acareer inwhich you’re guaranteed to: Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization builtto accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercialinsights into outcomes to address modern market realities. To learn more visit syneoshealth.com . Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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