Hybrid VP, Medical and Scientific Strategy, Critical Care/Intensivist

at Syneos Health

• Job title: VP, Medical and Scientific Strategy, Critical Care/Intensivist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $204,600 - $378,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Google Cloud Platform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Morrisville, United States

About the role

• VP leading scientific strategy and collaboration initiatives in biopharma to drive innovative solutions for customer success, enhancing patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), the VP is responsible for supporting or leading matrix teams or enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at driving value by harnessing the Company’s scientific capabilities
• The office of the CSO is focused on pulling together medical and scientific capabilities across the Company’s different functions and business units to create innovative solutions for our customers and to drive collaboration across the enterprise
• The VP will have responsibilities for contributing to and executing on this strategy in conjunction with the internal medical and scientific community
• The VP will have customer facing responsibilities that may include customer meetings to understand potential work models, bid defenses, or meetings aimed at increasing awareness and growth of our scientific reputation
• The VP may engage C-level personnel to ensure the Company maintains complementary development pipelines with the potential to become long term and meaningful relationships for the Company
• The VP will interact with senior management, customers, business development, and project teams to coordinate services and provides direction and strategy for growth and provides consulting, as needed
• Integrates the Company’s resources (from all areas) to craft tailored scientific solutions for the targeted internal issues or customer problems
• Acts as a primary senior-level contact for initiatives/teams the VP is leading
• Participates in customer proposals, Request for Information (RFIs), presentations, proposal defenses and Steering Committees
• Responsible for coordinating the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input from outside experts/consultants/advisors
• Represents the Company and the CSO office by attending industry meetings, speaking engagements, participating in booth exhibitions, etc., and by publishing scientific or industry related articles in industry journals
• Ensures quality standards are set and maintained over all areas of responsibility
• Line management responsibilities include professional development and performance management of subordinate staff. Delegates to and reviews progress and performance of all direct reports
• Other tasks and duties as determined appropriate by Executive Management

Requirements

• MD, DO preferred
• Extensive clinical development leadership experience in biopharma, CRO, or consulting
• Experience working inside a Pharma preferred
• Academic or industry experience in clinical medicine or drug development
• Some experience in actively managing clinical research projects across functional areas preferred
• Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical monitoring procedures is necessary
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with ICH/GCP guidelines
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment is essential
• Requires excellent presentation, documentation and interpersonal skills as well as a team-oriented approach
• Experience working in a matrixed team environment is critical
• Requires strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and voicemail

Benefits

• 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