Associate Director, Implementation and Program Integration
Syneos Health, Raleigh, NC, United States
Associate Director, Implementation and Program Integration
Updated:
March 5, 2026 Location:
Raleigh, NC, United States Job ID: 14366
Our Client is seeking an Associate Director / Director (contractor) to provide scientific leadership and program integration support for HIV implementation strategies. You will design and interpret mixed methods research to generate evidence that informs adoption, scale‑up, and real‑world optimization of novel medicines. This is a fixed‑term contractor engagement; day‑to‑day tasking will be provided by a named sponsor. Final decisions and approvals on activities remain with the sponsor.
Key Responsibilities
Provide scientific leadership and expert guidance on design and methodological frameworks for implementation science and mixed methods studies.
Oversee and coordinate qualitative and quantitative analyses, clinical study reports, manuscripts, posters, abstracts, and evidence summaries for client review.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align evidence with strategic needs and decision requirements.
Coordinate and integrate study findings into internal and external strategies and activities.
Advise on dissemination strategy for conferences and internal/external communications and support preparation of submission materials per client approval processes.
Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree with scientific leadership in implementation or real‑world research.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience leading implementation science, health services research, or mixed methods studies in industry, CRO, academia, or closely related settings.
Proven track record delivering implementation or real‑world evidence projects from design through dissemination (please include a 1‑page portfolio with examples).
Demonstrable experience with mixed methods research, including protocol and analysis plan development and integration of qualitative and quantitative findings.
Documented experience producing peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, or evidence summaries.
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills with evidence of influencing outcomes across multidisciplinary teams and external partners (non‑managerial influence).
Ability to meaningfully integrate study results into programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in HIV prevention or care.
Expertise in implementation science frameworks and hybrid trial or pragmatic study designs.
Experience coordinating vendor deliverables to SOW/milestones and performing quality checks.
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? Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. 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.
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, 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, including the use of this website, please contact us at:
[emailprotected] . One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.
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.
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.
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March 5, 2026 Location:
Raleigh, NC, United States Job ID: 14366
Our Client is seeking an Associate Director / Director (contractor) to provide scientific leadership and program integration support for HIV implementation strategies. You will design and interpret mixed methods research to generate evidence that informs adoption, scale‑up, and real‑world optimization of novel medicines. This is a fixed‑term contractor engagement; day‑to‑day tasking will be provided by a named sponsor. Final decisions and approvals on activities remain with the sponsor.
Key Responsibilities
Provide scientific leadership and expert guidance on design and methodological frameworks for implementation science and mixed methods studies.
Oversee and coordinate qualitative and quantitative analyses, clinical study reports, manuscripts, posters, abstracts, and evidence summaries for client review.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align evidence with strategic needs and decision requirements.
Coordinate and integrate study findings into internal and external strategies and activities.
Advise on dissemination strategy for conferences and internal/external communications and support preparation of submission materials per client approval processes.
Basic Qualifications
Advanced degree with scientific leadership in implementation or real‑world research.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience leading implementation science, health services research, or mixed methods studies in industry, CRO, academia, or closely related settings.
Proven track record delivering implementation or real‑world evidence projects from design through dissemination (please include a 1‑page portfolio with examples).
Demonstrable experience with mixed methods research, including protocol and analysis plan development and integration of qualitative and quantitative findings.
Documented experience producing peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, or evidence summaries.
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills with evidence of influencing outcomes across multidisciplinary teams and external partners (non‑managerial influence).
Ability to meaningfully integrate study results into programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in HIV prevention or care.
Expertise in implementation science frameworks and hybrid trial or pragmatic study designs.
Experience coordinating vendor deliverables to SOW/milestones and performing quality checks.
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? Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. 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.
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, 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, including the use of this website, please contact us at:
[emailprotected] . One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.
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.
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.
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