Syneos Health, Inc.
Updated:
December 10, 2025 Location:
USA-MS-Remote Job ID:
25104281
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.
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 The Director of RWLP Operations is a strategic, client‑facing leader responsible for driving operational excellence across real‑world and late‑phase research portfolios. This role ensures successful delivery of peri‑ and post‑approval studies while fostering account growth and long‑term client partnerships. Acting as a subject‑matter expert and operational strategist, the Director provides end‑to‑end oversight—from RFP/proposal development to portfolio execution—ensuring integrated, cost‑effective solutions aligned with client objectives.
Leading cross‑functional teams to deliver complex, global RWLP programs on time and within budget
Overseeing all aspects of assigned client accounts, including governance, risk management, financial performance, and strategic planning
Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify evidentiary needs and deliver tailored operational solutions
Ensuring alignment of delivery with regulatory standards (ICH, GCP, GPP) and Syneos Health SOPs
Supporting business development through proposal strategy, bid defenses, and capability presentations
Driving operational efficiency, quality, and innovation through lessons learned, process improvement, and cross‑BU collaboration
Qualifications
10–12 years of clinical research experience, with 8–10 years in RWLP
Direct experience with large‑scale RWLP programs and client portfolio oversight
Strong financial and contract management skills
Prior CRO/pharma experience in cross‑functional, global environments
Excellent communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
Commercial mindset and real‑world research acumen
The Director may have direct reports and is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
Benefits The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), company match 401(k), eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and 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 complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Phone: 919 876 9300 Fax: 919 876 9360 Toll‑Free: 866 462 7373
Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us at: Email: jobs@syneoshealth.com.
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December 10, 2025 Location:
USA-MS-Remote Job ID:
25104281
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.
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 The Director of RWLP Operations is a strategic, client‑facing leader responsible for driving operational excellence across real‑world and late‑phase research portfolios. This role ensures successful delivery of peri‑ and post‑approval studies while fostering account growth and long‑term client partnerships. Acting as a subject‑matter expert and operational strategist, the Director provides end‑to‑end oversight—from RFP/proposal development to portfolio execution—ensuring integrated, cost‑effective solutions aligned with client objectives.
Leading cross‑functional teams to deliver complex, global RWLP programs on time and within budget
Overseeing all aspects of assigned client accounts, including governance, risk management, financial performance, and strategic planning
Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify evidentiary needs and deliver tailored operational solutions
Ensuring alignment of delivery with regulatory standards (ICH, GCP, GPP) and Syneos Health SOPs
Supporting business development through proposal strategy, bid defenses, and capability presentations
Driving operational efficiency, quality, and innovation through lessons learned, process improvement, and cross‑BU collaboration
Qualifications
10–12 years of clinical research experience, with 8–10 years in RWLP
Direct experience with large‑scale RWLP programs and client portfolio oversight
Strong financial and contract management skills
Prior CRO/pharma experience in cross‑functional, global environments
Excellent communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
Commercial mindset and real‑world research acumen
The Director may have direct reports and is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
Benefits The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), company match 401(k), eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and 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 complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Phone: 919 876 9300 Fax: 919 876 9360 Toll‑Free: 866 462 7373
Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us at: Email: jobs@syneoshealth.com.
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