Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy, Oncology
About The Position
Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization focused on accelerating customer success by partnering with innovators across the drug development and commercialization continuum. The Clinical Solutions team operates with a drug development mindset, leveraging experience and expertise to understand and shape solutions for customer needs. Syneos Health is committed to building an inclusive culture and fostering employee development through career progression, training, and a total rewards program. The company's purpose, 'Driven to Deliver,' reflects the passion of its colleagues to impact lives. Syneos Health aims to shape the future of healthcare by bringing together diverse talent to drive impact for customers and advance patient progress.
Requirements
- MD, DO preferred.
- Extensive clinical development leadership experience in biopharma, CRO, or consulting. Experience working inside a Pharma preferred.
- Extensive leadership experience in a clinical research organization, including clinical operations, business development and management and/or senior management experience.
- Academic or industry experience in clinical medicine or drug development.
- Some experience in actively managing clinical research projects across functional areas preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical monitoring procedures is necessary.
- Demonstrated proficiency with ICH/GCP guidelines.
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills as well as a team-oriented approach.
- Experience working in a matrixed team environment is critical.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail.
- Superior presentation, documentation, negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills with a strong team-oriented approach.
- Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Support or lead matrix teams or enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at driving value by harnessing the Company’s scientific capabilities, under the guidance of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
- Contribute to and execute the Scientific communications and Thought Leadership Strategy in conjunction with the internal medical and scientific community.
- Engage in customer-facing responsibilities, including customer meetings to understand potential work models, bid defenses, or meetings to increase awareness and growth of the company's scientific reputation.
- Interact with C-level personnel to ensure the Company maintains complementary development pipelines for potential long-term relationships.
- Interact with senior management, customers, business development, and project teams to coordinate services and provide direction and strategy for growth, offering consulting as needed.
- Integrate the Company’s resources from all areas to craft tailored scientific solutions for internal issues or customer problems.
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding clinical and commercial issues and points of interest.
- Act as a primary senior-level contact for initiatives/teams led by the VP.
- Participate in customer proposals, Request for Information (RFIs), presentations, proposal defenses, and Steering Committees.
- Coordinate the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts/consultants/advisors.
- Represent the Company and the CSO office at industry meetings, speaking engagements, booth exhibitions, and by publishing scientific or industry-related articles.
- Ensure quality standards are set and maintained over all areas of responsibility.
- Perform line management responsibilities, including professional development and performance management of subordinate staff, delegating and reviewing progress and performance of direct reports.
- Undertake other tasks and duties as determined appropriate by Executive Management.
Benefits
- Company car or car allowance
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
