# Therapeutic Area Head, Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care **Company**: Syneos Health **Experience**: executive **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $245,600.00 - $454,300.00 **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://syneoshealth.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Syneos_Health_External_Site/job/USA-NC-Morrisville-Hybrid/SVP--Clinical-Development_25104699?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_064637e1-abe ## Description Syneos Health is seeking a Therapeutic Area Head, Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care. The Senior Vice President (SVP), Clinical Development – Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across global clinical development programs within the Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care (CMIC) therapeutic areas. **Key Responsibilities:** - Directly influences Syneos Health’s success in the Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care therapeutic areas by ensuring delivery excellence, strengthening client partnerships, and driving innovation across clinical operations. - Serves as both a scientific authority and operational leader, shaping the future of clinical delivery and reinforcing Syneos Health’s reputation for excellence and leadership in the global CRO landscape. - Develop and execute the strategic vision for Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care delivery, aligning clinical execution with corporate goals and client expectations. - Anticipate emerging trends and therapeutic innovations to position Syneos Health as the preferred partner in these therapeutic areas. - Drive organizational strategy for operational excellence, scalability, and delivery modernization. - Collaborate closely with senior leaders to align project delivery with enterprise objectives and strategic growth priorities. - Maintain fluency in current and emerging clinical standards across cardiovascular, metabolic, and intensive care indications. - Act as a recognized thought leader,engaging in high-level discussions with client C-suites, regulatory stakeholders, and industry influencers. - Contribute to scientific and clinical development discussions, leveraging evidence-based insights to shape client strategies and partnerships. - Represent the company in scientific and industry forums to enhance visibility and credibility. - Provide executive oversight of all Cardio Metabolic and Intensive Care projects from early to late development phases. - Ensure operational excellence, delivery performance, and proactive risk mitigation across the portfolio. - Establish and monitor governance frameworks for performance tracking, escalation management, and continuous improvement. - Partner cross-functionally with operational, scientific, and quality leaders to drive consistency and innovation in project delivery. - Serve as the senior executive liaison for key strategic clients within the CMIC portfolio. - Partner with BD and functional teams to expand client relationships and identify growth opportunities. - Support high-stakes client engagements, including bid defenses, RFIs, and strategic presentations; coach senior leaders to do the same. - Cultivate long-term partnerships by demonstrating deep therapeutic expertise, strategic insight, and delivery excellence. - Maintain accountability for the financial health and performance of the CMIC therapeutic area. - Drive forecasting accuracy, portfolio profitability, and efficient resource utilization. - Collaborate with finance and operations leaders to ensure sustainable cost management and growth. - Champion data-driven decision making using operational analytics and performance metrics. - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of global leaders (VP and below) within the CMIC therapeutic area. - Build a culture of collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Partner with HR and organizational leadership to strengthen succession pipelines and develop next-generation leaders. - Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, regulatory standards, and internal quality systems. - Collaborate with quality leadership to drive inspection readiness and consistency across global operations. - Lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, scalability, and client satisfaction. - Model a culture of quality and operational integrity across all delivery teams. **Qualifications:** - Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline required; Ph.D. preferred but not required. - Minimum of 15+ years of experience in clinical research, project management, or clinical operations within CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments. - Extensive experience leading complex clinical development programs in cardiology, metabolic disorders, or intensive care indications. - Proven ability to manage large, global portfolios and lead multi-layered leadership teams. - Strong business acumen and financial management experience (budgeting, forecasting, P&L ownership). - Deep understanding of drug development processes, GCP/ICH guidelines, and global regulatory expectations. - Exceptional executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence and engage at C-suite and senior client levels. - Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation, transformation, and operational excellence. - Ability to travel as required (approximately 30–35%). **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 ## Skills ### Required - Life Sciences - Medicine - Pharmacy - clinical research - project management - clinical operations - cardiology - metabolic disorders - intensive care ### Nice to have - Ph.D. --- Source: [Apply at syneoshealth.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com](https://syneoshealth.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Syneos_Health_External_Site/job/USA-NC-Morrisville-Hybrid/SVP--Clinical-Development_25104699?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)