Sr Director/Director, Strategy & Delivery (Analgesia / Pain focused and/or Stroke experience)

Syneos Health is seeking a Sr Director/Director, Strategy & Delivery with experience in Analgesia/Pain or Stroke. The successful candidate will provide overall strategy and direction for clinical trials, processes, and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

This role may focus on pre-award or post-award, depending on business needs.

Pre-Award:

• Provides strategic direction for clinical trials, processes, and procedures.
• Acts as Scientific Director/consultant as required.
• Serves as primary senior-level contact for customers.
• Participates in customer proposals, RFIs, presentations, and Steering Committees.
• Offers scientific/regulatory oversight and project/therapeutic training to project teams.
• Collaborates with the Medical Writing department on clinical development plans, protocols, and medical reports.
• Coordinates acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts.
• Represents the Company at industry meetings, speaking engagements, and publications.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), medical/scientific tools, and training.
• Interacts with senior management, contributing scientific/medical input to other departments.

Executive Client Management & Business Development:

• Fosters trusted executive relationships with top-tier clients.
• Develops and implements strategic client engagement plans.
• Leads executive governance, resolving high-impact escalations.
• Presents Syneos Health as a leader in clinical development solutions.
• Oversees high-stakes proposal development and bid defense strategies.
• Partners with senior business development leaders to secure new business.

Strategic Project Delivery Oversight:

• Defines and oversees strategic direction for complex clinical research projects.
• Establishes governance frameworks for risk management and performance tracking.
• Utilizes advanced analytics to identify risks and optimize delivery strategies.
• Ensures high-quality project outcomes and adherence to corporate objectives.

Financial Leadership:

• Maintains accountability for financial health of a complex portfolio.
• Develops and implements strategic financial strategies.
• Leads executive negotiations for change orders and out-of-scope activities.
• Ensures financial strategies align with long-term corporate objectives.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development:

• Inspires and leads a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Mentors and develops senior project leaders.
• Provides strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Quality & Compliance Excellence:

• Embeds a culture of quality and compliance.
• Oversees strategic quality initiatives.
• Collaborates with senior stakeholders to address systemic quality issues.

Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Innovation:

• Leads enterprise-level strategic initiatives.
• Provides thought leadership to align strategies with corporate objectives.
• Drives innovation and operational excellence.
• Champions transformational change management.

Benefits:

• Company car or car allowance
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company match 401k
• Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Salary Range: $134,400.00 - $306,500.00