Senior Research Science Liaison

Syneos Health; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 136,863,000 - 182,485,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions is seeking a Research Science Liaison to act as the scientific and site-facing representative for clinical trials and medical affairs initiatives. You will build and maintain relationships with investigators, study sites, KOLs, and external stakeholders to support trial execution and scientific exchange.

The role collaborates with clinical operations and development teams to support feasibility, start-up, site engagement, enrollment strategies, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant scientific, clinical research, medical affairs, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific and clinical knowledge to support investigator, site, and stakeholder engagement activities aligned to clinical trial objectives.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with investigators, study coordinators, key opinion leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Partner with investigators, study coordinators, and clinical trial sites to support study readiness, enrollment activities, and study conduct.
• Conduct compliant scientific engagements to support site awareness, readiness, enrollment objectives, and trial execution.
• Deliver scientific education to investigators, study coordinators, and site personnel in line with engagement plans and protocol objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between external stakeholders and internal teams to facilitate scientific exchange.
• Support feasibility, study start-up, site engagement, enrollment, and post-activation activities across programs.
• Follow up with investigators to identify challenges and opportunities impacting enrollment or site performance.
• Identify site challenges and stakeholder feedback affecting study execution and communicate observations to internal teams.
• Capture, document, and communicate site insights to support decision-making and execution.
• Develop awareness of therapeutic area developments and competitive landscape relevant to programs.
• Contribute to development and review of scientific engagement materials and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support study objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of stakeholder interactions and provide updates to teams and clients.
• Ensure activities comply with regulations, SOPs, and client requirements.
• Support additional Medical Affairs and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Insight generation

Clinical trial/site engagement

Analytical problem-solving

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Organization and time management

Attention to detail

Compliance and professional judgement

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MD or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint & Excel)

Job description

The Research Science Liaison (RSL) serves as Syneos Health's scientific and site-facing representative in support of clinical trials and medical affairs initiatives. The RSL establishes and maintains professional relationships with investigators, study coordinators, clinical trial sites, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders to support study execution, stakeholder engagement, and scientific exchange.

The RSL establishes and maintains professional relationships with investigators, study site personnel, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders to support clinical trial execution, site engagement, and insight generation.

Working collaboratively with clinical operations, clinical development teams, medical monitors, and other stakeholders, the RSL supports feasibility activities, study start-up, site engagement, enrollment strategies, and post-activation initiatives that contribute to successful study execution.

The RSL develops knowledge of therapeutic area dynamics, clinical strategies, and competitive landscape developments relevant to products under development and provides scientific observations and stakeholder feedback that help inform study teams and clients. The role operates as an individual contributor responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant execution of assigned engagement activities and deliverables.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply scientific and clinical knowledge to support investigator, site, and stakeholder engagement activities aligned to clinical trial and study objectives.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with investigators, study coordinators, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders involved in clinical research.
• Partner with investigators, study coordinators, and clinical trial sites to support study readiness, protocol understanding, enrollment activities, and successful study conduct.
• Conduct compliant scientific engagements that support site awareness, study readiness, enrollment objectives, and clinical trial execution.
• Deliver scientific and clinical education to investigators, study coordinators, and site personnel in alignment with engagement plans, study requirements, approved materials, and protocol-specific objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between external stakeholders and internal teams by facilitating scientific exchange, communication, and follow-up activities.
• Support feasibility, study start-up, site engagement, enrollment, and post-activation activities across assigned programs.
• Follow up with investigators, study coordinators, and clinical trial sites to identify challenges, barriers, and opportunities that may impact enrollment, study conduct, or site performance.
• Identify site challenges, enrollment barriers, protocol implementation issues, and stakeholder feedback that may impact study execution and communicate observations and recommendations to internal teams.
• Capture, document, and communicate site insights, stakeholder feedback, field observations, and study-related challenges to support informed decision-making and study execution.
• Develop and maintain awareness of therapeutic area developments, clinical practice patterns, clinical strategies, and competitive landscape trends relevant to assigned programs.
• Contribute to the development and review of scientific engagement materials, educational resources, presentations, and study support materials.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, project teams, medical monitors, therapeutic area leads, recruitment and retention teams, site and patient services, and client stakeholders to support study objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of stakeholder interactions, insights, and project activities, and provide routine updates to internal teams and clients.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, company policies, SOPs, and client requirements.
• Support additional Medical Affairs and clinical research initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant scientific, clinical research, medical affairs, or related experience.

Preferred:

• Prior field medical, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), clinical research, or medical affairs experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research environment.
• Ability to effectively conduct scientific discussions with investigators, site personnel, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to scientific integrity, compliance, and quality standards.

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Scientific and clinical communication
• Stakeholder engagement and service orientation
• Insight generation and documentation
• Clinical trial and site engagement support
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project coordination and execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Written and verbal communication
• Organization and time management
• Attention to detail and quality
• Compliance and professional judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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