Syneos Health
Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy - Neuroscience
Syneos Health, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 27560
Medical Strategist (VP) - Neuroscience
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 we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to make Syneos Health easier to work with and easier to work for. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full‑Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers and innovate as a team to help our customers achieve their goals.
Job Responsibilities The Medical Strategist leads medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships in a therapeutic area. The role directly influences business growth through innovation and alignment. The role partners with current and potential clients to shape clinical strategies that are both innovative and operationally aligned. It drives and supports strategic initiatives and collaborates with senior leaders in the development and delivery of our strategy.
Strategic Consulting & Proposal Development
Serve as the medical lead in multidisciplinary teams responding to RFPs, contributing to study design, indication strategy, and operational feasibility assessments.
Provide therapeutic and medical insight during bid defense meetings and client consultations.
Collaborate with business development and operational teams to ensure that proposed solutions align with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
Maintain awareness of and share insights on industry pipeline, scientific, and business landscape.
Medical and Scientific Oversight
Lead the development of clinical trial protocols, medical monitoring plans, and other key deliverables.
Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance of medical content and clinical strategies.
Provide expert input into therapeutic feasibility analyses, indication assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
Client and Cross‑Functional Engagement
Act as a key point of contact for medical and strategic questions throughout the proposal and trial lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
Therapeutic Leadership
Bring deep subject‑matter expertise in at least one therapeutic area (e.g., Oncology, Rare Diseases, CNS, Infectious Diseases).
Stay abreast of medical and regulatory developments that impact clinical trial design and execution.
Innovation and Thought Leadership
Champion the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies (e.g., decentralized trials, adaptive design, digital biomarkers).
Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and publications representing the CRO’s thought leadership.
Qualification Experience Requirements
Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent); additional training (PhD, MPH, MBA) is advantageous.
8–12 years of relevant experience in clinical research, with at least 5 years in a CRO or client‑facing strategic role.
Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP guidelines, clinical trial design, and global regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience in therapeutic strategy, protocol development, and medical review.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business development teams and present to clients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate solutions and understand impacts on the overall offering.
Advanced business acumen, innovative and strategic thinking alongside confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in both sales and operational environments.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Travel up to 50% may be required.
Salary Range The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on candidate qualifications, skills, and proficiency for the role.
Benefits The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company match 401(k), eligibility to participate in an 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.
Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in this description are not exhaustive. The company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, or job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, or education may be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed. The company will determine what constitutes equivalence to the qualifications described above. Nothing here creates an employment contract. All language complies with the legislation of each country in which it operates, including EU equality directives.
The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations when appropriate to assist employees or applicants in performing the essential functions of the job.
Summary The Medical Strategist leads medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships in a TA. The role will directly influence business growth through innovation and alignment. It develops strategies for exploring new indications, delivers insights from the healthcare community to improve patient outcomes and therapeutic decision‑making, and integrates medical affairs early in drug development. The role partners with clients to shape clinical strategies that are innovative and operationally aligned, influencing study designs, regulatory pathways, and business growth. As a subject matter expert, the Medical Strategist drives thought‑leadership activities with the medical scientific community.
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Job Responsibilities The Medical Strategist leads medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships in a therapeutic area. The role directly influences business growth through innovation and alignment. The role partners with current and potential clients to shape clinical strategies that are both innovative and operationally aligned. It drives and supports strategic initiatives and collaborates with senior leaders in the development and delivery of our strategy.
Strategic Consulting & Proposal Development
Serve as the medical lead in multidisciplinary teams responding to RFPs, contributing to study design, indication strategy, and operational feasibility assessments.
Provide therapeutic and medical insight during bid defense meetings and client consultations.
Collaborate with business development and operational teams to ensure that proposed solutions align with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
Maintain awareness of and share insights on industry pipeline, scientific, and business landscape.
Medical and Scientific Oversight
Lead the development of clinical trial protocols, medical monitoring plans, and other key deliverables.
Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance of medical content and clinical strategies.
Provide expert input into therapeutic feasibility analyses, indication assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
Client and Cross‑Functional Engagement
Act as a key point of contact for medical and strategic questions throughout the proposal and trial lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
Therapeutic Leadership
Bring deep subject‑matter expertise in at least one therapeutic area (e.g., Oncology, Rare Diseases, CNS, Infectious Diseases).
Stay abreast of medical and regulatory developments that impact clinical trial design and execution.
Innovation and Thought Leadership
Champion the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies (e.g., decentralized trials, adaptive design, digital biomarkers).
Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and publications representing the CRO’s thought leadership.
Qualification Experience Requirements
Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent); additional training (PhD, MPH, MBA) is advantageous.
8–12 years of relevant experience in clinical research, with at least 5 years in a CRO or client‑facing strategic role.
Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP guidelines, clinical trial design, and global regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated experience in therapeutic strategy, protocol development, and medical review.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business development teams and present to clients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate solutions and understand impacts on the overall offering.
Advanced business acumen, innovative and strategic thinking alongside confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in both sales and operational environments.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Travel up to 50% may be required.
Salary Range The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on candidate qualifications, skills, and proficiency for the role.
Benefits The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company match 401(k), eligibility to participate in an 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.
Additional Information Tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in this description are not exhaustive. The company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, or job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, or education may be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed. The company will determine what constitutes equivalence to the qualifications described above. Nothing here creates an employment contract. All language complies with the legislation of each country in which it operates, including EU equality directives.
The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations when appropriate to assist employees or applicants in performing the essential functions of the job.
Summary The Medical Strategist leads medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships in a TA. The role will directly influence business growth through innovation and alignment. It develops strategies for exploring new indications, delivers insights from the healthcare community to improve patient outcomes and therapeutic decision‑making, and integrates medical affairs early in drug development. The role partners with clients to shape clinical strategies that are innovative and operationally aligned, influencing study designs, regulatory pathways, and business growth. As a subject matter expert, the Medical Strategist drives thought‑leadership activities with the medical scientific community.
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