Description
Syneos Health is seeking a Head of R&D and Scientific Strategy, Rare Disease. The successful candidate will support or lead matrix teams or enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at driving value by harnessing the Company's scientific capabilities.
The office of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) is focused on pulling together medical and scientific capabilities across the Company's different functions and business units to create innovative solutions for customers and drive collaboration across the enterprise.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a primary senior-level contact for initiatives/teams
- Participating in customer proposals, Request for Information (RFIs), presentations, proposal defenses, and Steering Committees
- Coordinating the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts/consultants/advisors
- Representing the Company and the CSO office by attending industry meetings, speaking engagements, and publishing scientific or industry-related articles
- Ensuring quality standards are set and maintained over all areas of responsibility
- Line management responsibilities include professional development and performance management of subordinate staff
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
- Academic or industry experience in clinical medicine or drug development
- Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical monitoring procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency with ICH/GCP guidelines
- Excellent time management skills, presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working in a matrixed team environment is critical
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail
Benefits may include:
- Company car or car allowance
- Health benefits, including 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