Medical Strategist - Neurology

Syneos Health is seeking a Medical Strategist to deliver medical and scientific contributions across clinical development programs and strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the medical integrity, scientific rigor, and strategic alignment of proposals, protocols, and development plans.

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Strategist will:

• 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 proposed solutions align with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead the development of clinical trial protocols, medical monitoring plans, and other key deliverables.
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance of medical content and clinical strategies.
• Act as a key point of contact for medical and strategic questions throughout the proposal and trial lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Bring deep subject matter expertise in at least one therapeutic area.
• Stay abreast of medical and regulatory developments that impact clinical trial design and execution.
• Champion the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent).
• 10-15 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.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

Syneos Health offers a range of benefits, including career development and progression, supportive and engaged line management, technical and therapeutic area training, peer recognition, and total rewards program.