Hybrid Medical Strategist – Neuroscience

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About the role

  • Medical Strategist leading multidisciplinary teams in clinical trial development and strategy for Syneos Health. Collaborating with clients to provide strategic insights and medical oversight across projects.

Responsibilities

  • 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 that proposed solutions align with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
  • Maintain awareness and share insights on industry pipeline and scientific and business landscape
  • 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.
  • Provide expert input into therapeutic feasibility analyses, indication assessments, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Act as a key point of contact for medical and strategic questions throughout the proposal and trial lifecycle.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
  • Bring deep subject matter expertise in at least one therapeutic area (e.g., Oncology, Rare Diseases, CNS, Infectious Diseases).
  • Stay abreast of medical and regulatory developments that impact clinical trial design and execution.
  • Champion the integration of innovative technologies and methodologies (e.g., decentralized trials, adaptive design, digital biomarkers).
  • Contribute to white papers, conference presentations, and publications representing the CRO’s thought leadership.
  • Provide comprehensive input on proposals budgets and strategic planning to ensure alignment with therapeutic goals.

Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent); additional training (PhD, MPH, MBA) is advantageous.
  • 8–12 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, with the ability to simplify complex scientific information for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal and external stakeholders and customers, negotiate solutions and understand impacts on the overall offering
  • Advanced business acumen, innovative and strategic thinking alongside confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in both sales and operational environments
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
  • Travel up to 50% may be required.

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

Job title

Medical Strategist – Neuroscience

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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